Women in Indian Healthcare

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the significant contributions of women in the Indian healthcare sector.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian healthcare women empowerment medical history
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Who was the first Indian woman to receive a medical degree?

  1. Anandibai Joshi

  2. Kadambini Ganguly

  3. Rukhmabai Raut

  4. Sucheta Kriplani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to receive a medical degree in 1886 from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in the United States.

Which Indian woman doctor was known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her contributions during the Crimean War?

  1. Anandibai Joshi

  2. Kadambini Ganguly

  3. Rukhmabai Raut

  4. Florence Nightingale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rukhmabai Raut was an Indian physician and social reformer who gained fame for her work during the Crimean War. She was known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her dedication and service to the wounded soldiers.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a surgeon?

  1. Anandibai Joshi

  2. Kadambini Ganguly

  3. Rukhmabai Raut

  4. Sucheta Kriplani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kadambini Ganguly was the first Indian woman to become a surgeon in 1886. She received her medical degree from the Calcutta Medical College and went on to become a renowned physician and social reformer.

Which Indian woman doctor was instrumental in establishing the All India Women's Conference?

  1. Anandibai Joshi

  2. Kadambini Ganguly

  3. Rukhmabai Raut

  4. Sucheta Kriplani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rukhmabai Raut was a key figure in the establishment of the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) in 1927. The AIWC is a national organization that works towards the empowerment of women and the promotion of their rights.

Who was the first Indian woman to become the Director-General of Health Services?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Kamala Sohonie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman was the first Indian woman to become the Director-General of Health Services in 1975. She held this position until 1979 and made significant contributions to the improvement of healthcare services in India.

Which Indian woman doctor was a pioneer in the field of family planning and reproductive health?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Kamala Sohonie


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Kamala Sohonie was a renowned Indian physician and social reformer who played a crucial role in promoting family planning and reproductive health in India. She established the Family Planning Association of India in 1949 and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about contraception and reproductive rights.

Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian Medical Association?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Kamala Sohonie


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in 1953. She was a renowned physician and social reformer who made significant contributions to the development of healthcare services in India.

Which Indian woman doctor was a pioneer in the field of pediatrics and child health?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Kamala Sohonie


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. Sushila Nayyar was a distinguished Indian physician and social reformer who made significant contributions to the field of pediatrics and child health. She established the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital in New Delhi, which became a premier institution for training women doctors and nurses.

Who was the first Indian woman to become the Vice-Chancellor of a medical university?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Kamala Sohonie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman was the first Indian woman to become the Vice-Chancellor of a medical university. She held this position at the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University from 1985 to 1988.

Which Indian woman doctor was a renowned ophthalmologist and the founder of the Aravind Eye Hospital?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. G. Venkataswamy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. G. Venkataswamy was a renowned Indian ophthalmologist and the founder of the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The Aravind Eye Hospital is one of the largest eye care facilities in the world and has provided affordable eye care to millions of people.

Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Kamala Sohonie


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. Sushila Nayyar was the first Indian woman to receive the Padma Vibhushan in 1959. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of medicine and public health.

Which Indian woman doctor was a pioneer in the field of cancer research and treatment?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. V. Shanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. V. Shanta was a renowned Indian oncologist and the founder of the Cancer Institute (WIA) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She was a pioneer in the field of cancer research and treatment and made significant contributions to the development of cancer care in India.

Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Margaret Chan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Margaret Chan was the first Indian woman to become the President of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2006. She served as the Director-General of WHO from 2007 to 2017 and made significant contributions to global health.

Which Indian woman doctor was a renowned cardiologist and the founder of the Narayana Health Group?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Devi Shetty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Devi Shetty is a renowned Indian cardiologist and the founder of the Narayana Health Group. He is known for his pioneering work in affordable cardiac care and has established a network of hospitals across India.

Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology?

  1. Dr. P. Vasantha Pattabhi Raman

  2. Dr. Nirmala Deshmukh

  3. Dr. Sushila Nayyar

  4. Dr. Amartya Sen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dr. Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher who received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics and social choice theory.

- Hide questions