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

Concept: Tamil Nadu has had important women leaders in politics. The first woman to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was V. N. Janaki Ramachandran.

• She became CM in 1988.

• She was the wife of M.G. Ramachandran (MGR).

• Her tenure was very short.
Step 1: Understand the historical context.
After the death of M.G. Ramachandran: \[ 1987 \] there was political instability in Tamil Nadu.

Step 2: Identify the first woman CM.
In 1988: V. N. Janaki Ramachandran became Chief Minister making her the first lady CM of Tamil Nadu.

Step 3: Differentiate from Jayalalithaa.
Although Jayalalithaa became a powerful leader later: \[ 1991 \] she was not the first woman Chief Minister.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Mrs. V. N. Janaki Ramachandran}} \]