Concept:The first woman Indian Police Service (IPS) officer is a landmark figure in Indian policing history. The correct identification requires recalling the pioneering female officer who joined the IPS in the 1970s.Explanation:Kiran Bedi joined the Indian Police Service in 1975, becoming the first woman IPS officer in India. She served in various senior roles including Director-General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development and Police Adviser to the United Nations. She also won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1994. Among the options, Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India, Padmaja Naidu was a governor, and Hansa Mehta was a social reformer. Therefore, only Kiran Bedi matches the description of being the first woman IPS officer.Answer:Kiran Bedi (Option C)