Who was the first woman IPS officer of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Kiran Bedi.
Explanation:-
- Kiran Bedi is India's first female IPS officer.
- Start of Service: She joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972.
- Major Contribution: During her tenure, she implemented significant reforms in police administration—particularly in Tihar Jail—for which she was honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1994.
- Other Achievements: She also became the first female Police Advisor to the United Nations (UN) and later served as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
Information on other options (for revision):-
- Annie Besant (Option 1): She was the first female President of the Indian National Congress (1917). She initiated the 'Home Rule League' movement in India.
- Matangini Hazra (Option 3): She is known as 'Gandhi Buri' (Old Lady Gandhi). She was martyred while hoisting the tricolor flag in Tamluk (West Bengal) during the 'Quit India Movement'.
- Lakshmi Sehgal (Option 4): She is known as 'Captain Lakshmi'. She led the 'Rani of Jhansi Regiment' of Subhash Chandra Bose's Azad Hind Fauj (INA).
Important questions for upcoming examinations:
Question: Who was the first female President of the Indian National Congress?
Answer: Annie Besant.
Question: Who led the 'Rani of Jhansi Regiment'?
Answer: Captain Lakshmi Sehgal.
Question: Who is the first Indian female police officer to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
Answer: Kiran Bedi.