PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Indira Gandhi
Explanation
Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India. She first took office in 1966.
Key Points
- > Indira Gandhi was the first woman PM of India
- > She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru
- > She served as PM for a long period
Additional Information
- Indira Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India four times.
- She is known as the 'Iron Lady of India'.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| First Woman PM | Indira Gandhi |
| First Woman CM (State) | Sucheta Kriplani |
| First Woman Governor | Sarojini Naidu |