Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Who was the first lady President of the Indian National Congress:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Annie Besant

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Annie Besant”.
Annie Besant was selected as the first woman president of the Indian National Congress in 1917 (Calcutta).

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