Overview This article presents a quiz focusing on the life and political career of Indira Gandhi , India's first and only female Prime Minister. The quiz covers significant events, her tenure, and key political figures associated with her. Key Questions and Answers Question: Though Indira Gandhi became India’s first and only woman Prime Minister on January 19, 1966, she was not the world’s first. Which Asian leader has that distinction? Answer: This question tests knowledge of global political history beyond India. Question: Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister following the death of which incumbent premier and where? Answer: This refers to Lal Bahadur Shastri's death in Tashkent . Question: Indira Gandhi defeated this veteran political figure to become the leader of the Congress Party and by extension the PM. Name the respected leader who became India’s PM in the 1970s. Answer: This refers to defeating Morarji Desai . The leader who became PM in the 1970s is also Morarji Desai . Question: With a cumulative tenure of 15 years and 350 days , she is India’s second-longest-serving Indian Prime Minister. Who holds the record? Answer: The record is held by Jawaharlal Nehru . Question: Indira Gandhi was elected to the Lok Sabha from three constituencies starting with Rae Bareli. Which are the other two constituencies? Answer: This requires knowledge of her electoral history. Question: Name the assassins who cut short her tenure as PM on October 31, 1984 . Answer: The assassins were Beant Singh and Satwant Singh . Question: How many women did she appoint to full cabinet rank during her terms in office? Answer: This tests knowledge of her cabinet composition. Question: Who is the Janata Party leader who defeated Indira Gandhi in the 1977 Lok Sabha elections . Answer: The leader was Morarji Desai . UPSC Relevance This quiz is relevant for the UPSC exam as it covers important aspects of Indian political history, particularly the era of Indira Gandhi. Understanding her policies, political strategies, and the events surrounding her tenure is crucial for both Prelims and Mains exams. GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History, Post-Independence Consolidation GS Paper 2: Indian Polity, Executive Branch GS Paper 4: Leadership qualities, Ethics in Governance Key Takeaways Indira Gandhi's tenure: Understanding the duration and key events during her time as Prime Minister. Political opponents: Identifying key political figures who opposed her. Policy impact: Analyzing the long-term effects of her policies on India.