Question

Who was the first lady Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

• A. J. Jayalalithaa
• B. Mrs. V. N. Janaki Ramachandran
• C. V. N. Ramachandran
• D. Uma Bharathi

Hint:

V. N. Janaki Ramachandran was the first woman CM of Tamil Nadu (1988), while Jayalalithaa became CM later in 1991.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the timeline of women Chief Ministers in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu had more than one woman serve as Chief Minister over the years.
Step 2: Eliminate the later CM.
J. Jayalalithaa became Chief Minister after this person, so she is not the first.
Step 3: Confirm the first woman CM.
Mrs. V. N. Janaki Ramachandran, wife of M.G. Ramachandran, became CM in 1988 and was the first.
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