Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Who was the first woman president of the All India Congress?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Mrs Annie Besant

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mrs Annie Besant”.
Annie Besant served as the first woman president of the Indian National Congress in 1917 during the Calcutta session. She also played a significant role as a founder of the Home Rule League.

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