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Who was the first woman to become President of a Muslim country?

ABenazir Bhutto
BMegawati Sukarnoputri
CHalimah Yacob
DTansu Çiller

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Correct Answer: B: Megawati Sukarnoputri

Explanation: Megawati Sukarnoputri became the first female President of a Muslim-majority country when she assumed office in Indonesia in 2001. Her presidency was considered a major milestone for women’s political participation in the Muslim world. Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, making her election historically significant in international politics and women’s leadership studies.

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