Indian National Congress Presidents
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
- 2.
The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to serve as President of the Indian National Congress (1925-1926). Statement 2 is also correct: Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim to serve as President of the Indian National Congress (1887-1888). Both statements are historically accurate. Sarojini Naidu was a prominent freedom fighter, poet, and political leader, while Badruddin Tyabji was a notable early nationalist. > Sarojini Naidu = first woman INC President; Badruddin Tyabji = first Muslim INC President. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2015
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q48
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern India - Freedom Movement
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Modern India
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