UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·art-and-culture·performing arts

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)

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  1. A3 2 1 4
  2. B2 3 4 1Correct
  3. C3 2 4 1
  4. 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.
art-and-culture: Match List I (Name of the Lady) with List II (Achievement) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the

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