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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

On 14th June, 1947, the resolution of the partition of India had been accepted in the Delhi session of Congress. The president of this session was-

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Option A: Rajendra Prasad

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rajendra Prasad”.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the Delhi Congress Session.

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