Multiple choice

The first woman, who was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India hailed from:

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Goa

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Justice Fathima Beevi, hailing from Kerala, became the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1989. She was also the first Muslim woman judge in the Supreme Court. Later, she served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. This was a historic milestone for gender equality in India's judiciary.

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