Multiple choice general knowledge Who is the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state? Sucheta Kriplani Shiela dikshit Mayawati Sushma swaraj Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Sucheta Kriplani became the first woman Chief Minister of any Indian state when she led Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967. She was a freedom fighter and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. Sheila Dixit and Mayawati became CMs much later.