Multiple choice Who among the following is the world's first woman Prime Minister? Mrs. Indira Gandhi of India Mrs. Sirimao Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka Mrs. Golda Meir of Israel Mrs. Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world's first female Prime Minister when she was elected to lead Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) in 1960.