UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. Anandi Gopal Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain degree in western medicine.
    2. Kadambini Ganguly earned a medical degree after Anandi Gopal Joshi in the same year.
    3. Kadambini Ganguly was one of the six female delegates to the fifth session of the Indian National Congress.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A) 1 and 2 only

    B) 2 and 3 only

    C) 1 and 3 only

    D) 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Anandi Gopal Joshi was the first Hindu woman to obtain the degree of Western Medicine, and is also believed to be the first Hindu woman to set foot on American soil. The princely state of Kolhapur appointed her as the physician-in-charge of the female ward of the local Albert Edward Hospital after her return from America.


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