Who was appointed as the first woman speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Meera Kumar.
Meera Kumar was appointed as the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha on June 4, 2009.
She is a senior Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress (INC).
Meira Kumar has also served as a five-time Member of Parliament.
Before becoming the Speaker, she held several important positions, including Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
As Speaker, she played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct of parliamentary proceedings and maintaining decorum in the House.
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