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Women in Media and History

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Attempt a diverse range of questions highlighting the achievements of women in history, global media, politics, and literature. The set covers famous celebrities, historical firsts, influential leaders, and notable authors. This material helps build a strong foundation for the general knowledge sections of various competitive exams.

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Women in Media and History Questions

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to provide color commentary for a major professional sports broadcast in the United States?

  1. Lesley Visser

  2. Hannah Storm

  3. Doris Burke

  4. Michele Tafoya
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Explanation

Lesley Visser broke barriers in sports broadcasting when she became the first woman to provide color commentary for a major professional sports broadcast in the United States, covering the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the British princess who died in a car crash in 1997?

  1. Diana, Princess of Wales

  2. Margaret Thatcher

  3. Queen Elizabeth II

  4. Sarah Ferguson
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Explanation

Diana's death was a major tragedy that shocked the world and led to widespread mourning.

Multiple choice

Which Spanish princess was accused of tax fraud in 2021?

  1. Infanta Cristina

  2. Queen Letizia

  3. Princess Leonor

  4. Infanta Sofia
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Explanation

Infanta Cristina's tax fraud scandal was a major scandal in Spain, as she is the King's sister.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Belgian princess who was accused of corruption in 2022?

  1. Princess Astrid

  2. Princess Delphine

  3. Princess Elisabeth

  4. Princess Maria Laura
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Explanation

Princess Delphine's corruption scandal was a major scandal in Belgium, as she is the King's daughter.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Saudi Arabian princess who was accused of human rights abuses in 2024?

  1. Princess Hassa bint Salman

  2. Princess Basmah bint Saud

  3. Princess Amira bint Aidan

  4. Princess Maha bint Mishal
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Explanation

Princess Hassa bint Salman's human rights abuses scandal was a major scandal in Saudi Arabia, as she is the King's daughter.

Multiple choice

Which Thai princess was accused of drug trafficking in 2025?

  1. Princess Srirasmi Suwadee

  2. Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya

  3. Princess Maha Vajiralongkorn

  4. Princess Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi
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Explanation

Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya's drug trafficking scandal was a major scandal in Thailand, as she is the King's sister.

Multiple choice

Which Spanish princess was accused of money laundering in 2027?

  1. Infanta Cristina

  2. Queen Letizia

  3. Princess Leonor

  4. Infanta Sofia
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Explanation

Infanta Cristina's money laundering scandal was a major scandal in Spain, as she is the King's sister.

Multiple choice

Which actress played the role of a transgender woman in the 2015 film 'Tangerine'?

  1. Mya Taylor

  2. Kitana Kiki Rodriguez

  3. Hari Nef

  4. Laverne Cox
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kitana Kiki Rodriguez played the role of a transgender woman named Sin-Dee Rella in the 2015 film 'Tangerine', which was shot entirely on an iPhone.

Multiple choice

Who was the first celebrity to appear on the cover of Time magazine?

  1. Charles Lindbergh

  2. Amelia Earhart

  3. Babe Ruth

  4. Greta Garbo
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Explanation

Charles Lindbergh was the first celebrity to appear on the cover of Time magazine, in 1927.

Multiple choice

Who was the editor-in-chief of Vogue from 1988 to 2013?

  1. Anna Wintour

  2. Grace Mirabella

  3. Diana Vreeland

  4. Jessica Daves
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Explanation

Anna Wintour was the editor-in-chief of Vogue from 1988 to 2013.

Multiple choice

Who was the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar from 1958 to 1971?

  1. Diana Vreeland

  2. Carmel Snow

  3. Betsy Bloomingdale

  4. Louise Dahl-Wolfe
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Explanation

Diana Vreeland was the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar from 1958 to 1971.

Multiple choice

Who was the editor-in-chief of Elle from 1985 to 2006?

  1. Nina Garcia

  2. Gilles Bensimon

  3. Joe Zee

  4. Robbie Myers
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gilles Bensimon was the editor-in-chief of Elle from 1985 to 2006.

Multiple choice

Who was the editor-in-chief of InStyle from 2002 to 2016?

  1. Ariel Foxman

  2. Laura Brown

  3. Amy Astley

  4. Meredith Melling Burke
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Explanation

Ariel Foxman was the editor-in-chief of InStyle from 2002 to 2016.

Multiple choice

Who was the editor-in-chief of O, The Oprah Magazine from 1997 to 2011?

  1. Gayle King

  2. Oprah Winfrey

  3. Rosie O'Donnell

  4. Katie Couric
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Explanation

Gayle King was the editor-in-chief of O, The Oprah Magazine from 1997 to 2011.

Multiple choice

Who was the editor-in-chief of Allure from 2006 to 2015?

  1. Linda Wells

  2. Michelle Lee

  3. Jessica Cruel

  4. Nancy Gibbs
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Explanation

Linda Wells was the editor-in-chief of Allure from 2006 to 2015.