Multiple choice Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian State? Sushila Nayar Sucheta Kriplani Sarojini Naidu Sulochana Modi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Sarojini Naidu was appointed the first woman Governor of an Indian State (Uttar Pradesh) in 1947 after independence. She was also a renowned poet and freedom fighter known as the 'Nightingale of India'.