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I became the third Prime Minister of Independent India in 1966. I was the first and to date, the only female Prime Minister of the country. I also served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in 1964. Who am I?
I became the third Prime Minister of Independent India in 1966. I was the first and to date, the only female Prime Minister of the country. I also served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in 1964. Who am I?
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The correct option is D Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi was the daughter of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Her mother was Mrs. Kamala Nehru. Indira Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India from the year 1966 to 1977 and again from the year 1980 to 1984, until her death. She was the first woman Prime Minister of India and as of 2021, she is till date the only female politician to serve as the Indian Prime Minister and also the second longest-serving Prime Minister. She also served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the year 1964. Indira Gandhi is called the 'Iron Lady of India'.
Indira Gandhi was the daughter of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Her mother was Mrs. Kamala Nehru. Indira Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India from the year 1966 to 1977 and again from the year 1980 to 1984, until her death. She was the first woman Prime Minister of India and as of 2021, she is till date the only female politician to serve as the Indian Prime Minister and also the second longest-serving Prime Minister. She also served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the year 1964. Indira Gandhi is called the 'Iron Lady of India'.
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