alleryWhich woman headed India's government from January 1966?
ASarojini Naidu
BPratibha Patil
CIndira Gandhi
DSucheta Kripalani
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi became prime minister in January 1966 after Shastri's death and was India's first woman in the post.
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