Context:
June 25 marks the birth anniversary of Sucheta Kriplani
Sucheta Kripalani:
- An Indian politician and freedom fighter
- Born in – 1908, in Haryana.
- Contributions –
- One of the 15 eminent women that were part of the drafting committee.
- A founding member of the All India Mahila Congress (1940)
- Participated in Quit India Movement and worked underground to evade arrest.
- Worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi during the Partition riots and accompanied him to Noakhali in 1946.
- Served as the 1st women Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
- She is the 1st woman to hold that position in any Indian state.
- Served as Lok Sabha MP until 1971.
- Part of several delegations such as the Parliamentary Delegation to Turkey (1954), International Labour Organization (1961), United Nations General Assembly (1949), etc.
- Died in – 1974
Source: The Indian Express
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2015 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct. Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress (INC).
