Who is recognized as the first woman to serve as prime minister of a country?

Correct Answer: Option B — Sirimavo Bandaranaike Sirimavo Bandaranaike is the correct answer because became Prime Minister of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, in 1960. Similar pioneers may be first in another country, field or subcategory, but that does not replace this exact distinction. Why the other options are incorrect: - Option A — Yuri Gagarin: Yuri Gagarin is instead associated with the fact that flew Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961 and completed one orbit of Earth. - Option C — Roald Amundsen: Roald Amundsen is instead associated with the fact that led the Norwegian expedition that arrived at the South Pole on 14 December 1911. - Option D — Charlotte Cooper: Charlotte Cooper is instead associated with the fact that won the women's tennis singles event at the 1900 Paris Games. Exam Takeaway: Link Sirimavo Bandaranaike with “the first woman to serve as prime minister of a country” and remember the associated event or year.