Polity question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Sarojini Naidu
Historical Significance
Sarojini Naidu, known as the "Nightingale of India", made history by becoming the first woman to hold the office of Governor in independent India. She served as the Governor of the United Provinces (now known as Uttar Pradesh) from August 15, 1947, until her death in 1949.
Key Achievement: Her appointment was a landmark moment for gender equality in Indian administration, proving that women could lead at the highest executive levels of the state.
Quick Facts on Other Options
Indira Gandhi: The first and, to date, only woman to serve as the Prime Minister of India (1966–1977 and 1980–1984).
Vijaya Laxmi Pandit: An eminent diplomat and the sister of Jawaharlal Nehru. She was the first woman to become the President of the United Nations General Assembly.
Sucheta Kripalani: Another trailblazer who became the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh) in 1963.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
