Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Who from among the following was the Chairman of the Congress session of Delhi wherein resolution of divided India was passed on June 14, 1947?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Rajendra Prasad

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rajendra Prasad ”.
Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Congress session in Delhi on June 14, 1947, where the resolution for the partition of India was adopted.

The last session of INC before Indian Independence was held from 23-24 November 1946 in Meerut under the leadership of J.B. Kriplani. Before Acharya J. B. Kripalani, Abul Kalam Azad was the President of INC from 1940-46.

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