The correct answer is: B. Shila Devi
Shila Devi was the first woman Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. She was elected to the Assembly in 1967 and served as Speaker from 1972 to 1977. She was a member of the Indian National Congress party.
Shila Devi was born in 1929 in the village of Jhajjar in Haryana. She was educated at the local school and then at the Government College for Women in Rohtak. After graduating, she worked as a teacher for a few years before entering politics.
Shila Devi was elected to the Haryana Legislative Assembly in 1967 from the Jhajjar constituency. She was re-elected in 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, and 1991. In 1972, she was elected Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. She was the first woman to hold this position.
Shila Devi served as Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from 1972 to 1977. During her tenure, she was known for her impartial and fair conduct. She was also a strong advocate for women’s rights.
Shila Devi died in 2009 at the age of 80. She was a pioneer in Haryana politics and her legacy will continue to inspire women in the state.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. Shanno Devi was a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from 1967 to 1977. She was a member of the Indian National Congress party. However, she was never the Speaker of the Assembly.
- C. Rajbala Devi was a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from 1972 to 1977. She was a member of the Janata Party. However, she was never the Speaker of the Assembly.
- D. Shakuntala Devi was a famous Indian mathematician and mental calculator. She was not a politician and never served as the Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly.