Q. Out of the following, who was the President of the Indian National Congress?
(a) Vijayalakshami Pandit
(b) Annie Besant
(c) Sucheta Kripalani
(d) Aruna Asaf Ali
Ans: (b) Annie Besant
Explanation: Among the options provided, the correct answer is (b) Annie Besant.
Annie Besant served as the President of the Indian National Congress. She was the first woman to hold the position. Annie Besant, a prominent British socialist, women’s rights activist, and theosophist, played an active role in the Indian independence movement.
Annie Besant was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1917 during its annual session held in Calcutta (now Kolkata). As the President, she advocated for the rights of workers, campaigned for social reforms, and promoted the idea of Home Rule for India.
