Who was the first female Prime Minister of India ?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Indira Gandhi

Explanation:
Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, and played a crucial role in shaping India's political, economic, and military policies.

She led India through significant events such as the Green Revolution (boosting agricultural productivity), the Bangladesh Liberation War (1971), and the nationalization of banks. She was known for her strong leadership, decisive policies, and centralization of power.

Information Booster:
● Indira Gandhi became the first female PM of India on 24th January 1966.
● She played a key role in India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
● Introduced the Emergency (1975–1977), suspending civil liberties and press freedom.
● Launched the Garibi Hatao (Remove Poverty) campaign to uplift the poor.
● She was assassinated on 31st October 1984 by her own bodyguards.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Mayawati: Incorrect; Mayawati was the first Dalit female Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, but never a Prime Minister.
• (c) Sonia Gandhi: Incorrect; Sonia Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress, but she never became Prime Minister.
• (d) Sarojini Naidu: Incorrect; Sarojini Naidu was the first female Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh) but not a Prime Minister.