Q. Who among the following was elected as the President of All India Khilafat Conference met at Delhi in 1919?
(a) Motilal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) M A Jinnah
(d) Shaukat Ali
Ans: (b) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi was elected as the President of the All India Khilafat Conference that met in Delhi in 1919. The Khilafat movement was a significant pan-Islamic movement in India during the early 20th century. It aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate in Turkey and address the concerns of Indian Muslims regarding the disintegration of the Caliphate after World War I.
Gandhi, who had emerged as a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement, played a crucial role in the Khilafat movement by supporting the cause and forging a Hindu-Muslim alliance. His involvement in the movement helped to mobilize a broader base of support and demonstrate solidarity between the Hindu and Muslim communities in India.
Gandhi’s election as the President of the All India Khilafat Conference showcased his influence and leadership in the nationalist and communal harmony movements of that time.
