Multiple choice general knowledge

The first woman to hold the position in any Indian state as Chief Minister

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Jayalalitha

  3. Sucheta Kriplani

  4. Mayavathi
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Explanation

Sucheta Kriplani became the first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963, making her the first woman to hold this position in any Indian state. She was a freedom fighter and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor (of UP), not CM.

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