Who was the first woman governor of a state in independent India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Sarojini Naidu

1. Sarojini Naidu was also known as the Nightingale of India due to her poetic contributions.

2. She played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle and was associated with the Indian National Congress.

3. Naidu was one of the prominent figures in the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement.

4. Her role as a Governor marked a significant milestone for women in Indian politics, as she broke barriers in a male-dominated field.

5. She was also the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1925.

• Sharada Mukherjee : Sharada Mukherjee was an important political figure but was not the first woman governor of an Indian state.

• Vijayalakshmi Pandit : Vijayalakshmi Pandit was a prominent diplomat and the first woman to become the president of the United Nations General Assembly, but she was not a state governor.

• Margaret Alva : Margaret Alva served as the Governor of Rajasthan and other states later, but she was not the first woman governor.