Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?
A. Aruna Asaf Ali
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Nellie Sengupta
D. Annie Besant
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Annie Besant became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress when she presided over the Calcutta session in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first 'Indian' woman president (1925).

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Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Constitution of India' came into force on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1950
D. 26 January 1949

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.

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Question #2
The 'Charter Act of 1813' specifically provided a sum of how many rupees for the promotion of education in India?
A. 50,000 rupees
B. 10 lakh rupees
C. 5 lakh rupees
D. 1 lakh rupees

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Charter Act of 1813 directed the Company to spend one lakh rupees annually for the revival and improvement of literature and the promotion of knowledge of sciences among the inhabitants.

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Question #3
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, an underground radio network called 'Congress Radio' was operated secretly by whom?
A. Sucheta Kripalani
B. Aruna Asaf Ali
C. Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan
D. Usha Mehta

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Usha Mehta along with close associates broadcast news bulletin updates secretly via an underground transmitter in Bombay to sustain the momentum of the movement.

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