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Question

Who among the following was the first female from India to receive the Nobel Peace prize?

The correct answer is

Mother Teresa

First Indian Woman Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

This question asks to identify the inaugural female recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize who hailed from India.

Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize Recognition

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

  • She was recognized for her persistent work in alleviating suffering and distress through her organization, the Missionaries of Charity.
  • Although born in Albania, Mother Teresa became an Indian citizen in 1951 and dedicated her life to humanitarian efforts in India.

Her status as an Indian citizen and her profound work within India make her the correct answer for the first female from India to receive this prestigious award.

The other individuals listed (Nargis Dutt, Indira Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu) were prominent figures but were not Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

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