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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

First Muslim President of Indian National Congress was:

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Option D: Badruddin Tyabji

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Badruddin Tyabji”.
The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji. He served as President of the Congress in 1887.

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List-I - List-II

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Codes :
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  2. B) 2, 1, 4, 3
  3. C) 3, 4, 1, 2
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