International Women's Day -Quiz Contest

What is the International Women's day theme of 2022

• ChooseToChallenge

• Equality for Women is progress for all

• BreakTheBias

• Think equal, build smart, innovate for change

Answer explanation

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Who was the first women from India to win Noble prize

• Indira Gandhi

• Mother Teresa

• Sarojini Naidu

• Vijayalakshmi Pandit

Answer explanation

Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian. She won Noble Peace Prize in 1979. She founded the missionaries of charity in 1950. She received a state funeral from the Indian government in gratitude for her service to the poor of all religions in the country.

Respecting individuals is the tagline of which BorgWarner Beliefs

• Inclusion

• Integrity

• Excellence

• Responsibility

First Indian women to win silver medal in Olympics

• Saina Nehwal

• Sakshi Malik

• Shiny Abraham

• P V Sindhu

Answer explanation

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, P. V. Sindhu became the first ever Indian woman to win a silver medal at the Olympics. She also became the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal

In which year the International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time

• 1970

• 1911

• 1980

• 1978

Answer explanation

In 1911, International Women's Day (IWD) was honored for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19. More than one million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women's rights.

Who is the youngest winner of nobel peace prize

• Malala Yousafzai

• Shirin Ebadi 

• Maria Ressa

• Wangari Maathai

Answer explanation

Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2014, for her fight for the right of every child to receive an education. At age 17, she became the youngest person to receive this prize

Who was the first woman to fly in space?

• Valentina Tereshkova

• Sunita williams

• Kalpana Chawla

• Sally Kristine

Answer explanation

On 16 June 1963, Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space.

The entire month of March is celebrated as ‘Women’s History Month’ in which country?

• Russia

• Britain

• United States

• India

Which is the official colour of International Women’s Day

• Pink

• Purple

• Blue

• Red

Answer explanation

International Women’s Day (IWD) website, Purple, Green and White are the colours of International Women’s Day. The Purple signifies justice and dignity; green symbolises hope; white represents purity.

Who created world history after winning her sixth gold in the World Boxing Championships 2020

• Anjali Tushir

• Mariana Juarez

• Pooja Rani

• Mary Kom

Answer explanation

Mary Kom creates history, becomes first female boxer to achieve six World Boxing Championship titles .Mary Kom dominated with a 5-0 win over Ukraine's Hanna Okhota for her sixth world title.