Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who has become India’s first woman IPS officer to successfully complete the South Pole expedition?

Options:

Chhanda Gayen

Kalpana Dash

Aparna Kumar

Malavath Purna

Correct Answer:

Aparna Kumar

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Aparna Kumar

Aparna Kumar is indeed the first woman IPS officer to successfully complete the South Pole expedition. She is an IPS officer who also served in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). In January 2019, she became the first woman IPS and ITBP officer to reach the South Pole after enduring a challenging trek of 111 kilometers on snow. This accomplishment marked a significant moment for Indian women and garnered recognition for her resilience.