WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who was the first Lady Governor of West Bengal?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vijay Laxmi Pandit
  2. Padmaja Naidu
  3. Rajani Rai
  4. Sheila Kaul

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Padmaja Naidu

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Padmaja Naidu. Padmaja Naidu was the first lady Governor of West Bengal, serving from 1956 to 1967. She holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving governors of the state. She was the daughter of Sarojini Naidu, a prominent freedom fighter and poet. Padmaja Naidu herself played an active role in India's freedom movement and later contributed to public service in independent India.