Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
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A.
Sarojini Naidu
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B.
Meira Kumar
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C.
Indira Gandhi
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D.
Sumitra Mahajan
Correct Answer:
B. Meira Kumar
Explanation:
Meira Kumar made history on June 3, 2009, when she was elected unopposed as the first female Speaker of the Lok Sabha. A former diplomat and seasoned politician, she served as the 15th Speaker during the second term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government until 2014. Before this landmark appointment, she held the position of Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. She is the daughter of the renowned Dalit leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, Jagjivan Ram. While other prominent women like Sumitra Mahajan later served as Speaker, Kumar was the pioneer for women in this constitutional role.
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