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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was

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Option D: Badruddin Tyabji

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

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