Match List I (Name of the Lady) with List II (Achievement) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Name of the lady) (Achievement)
- A3 2 1 4
- B2 3 4 1Correct
- C3 2 4 1
- D2 3 1 4
Explanation
The question requires matching prominent Indian women with their historic achievements. The correct sequence is provided in Option B (2 3 4 1) based on the following facts:
Punam Kaur (2): She was the first woman to reach the rank of Air Marshal in the Indian Air Force.
Priya Jhingan (3): She was the first woman to be enrolled as a cadet in the Indian Army in 1993.
Kadhambini Ganguly (4): She was the first woman to address the Indian National Congress session in 1890.
Chandramukhi Basu (1): She was one of the first two female graduates of the British Empire, along with Kadambini Ganguly, in 1883.
By matching these names to their specific achievements, the code 2 3 4 1 aligns perfectly with the list.
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