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Question

Who was the first woman president of the All India Congress?

  1. Mrs Annie Besant
  2. Mrs Sarojini Naidu
  3. Mrs Nalini Sengupta
  4. Aruna Asaf Ali

Answer:

Option A: Mrs Annie Besant

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mrs Annie Besant”.

Annie Besant served as the first woman president of the Indian National Congress in 1917 during the Calcutta session. She also played a significant role as a founder of the Home Rule League.