Who among the following freedom fighters was the first woman to become the Governor of Uttar Pradesh State?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Sarojini Naidu.
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Sarojini Naidu was appointed the President of the Indian National Congress in 1925 and later became the Governor of the United Provinces in 1947, becoming the first woman to hold the office of Governor in the Dominion of India.
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Sarojini was one of the major figures to have led the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement.
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She was arrested, along with other Congress leaders including Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Madan Mohan Malaviya for participating in 1930 Salt March.
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Sarojini was one of the major figures to have led the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement