Who was the first women President of Indian National Congress (INC)?
[A] Nellie Sengupta
[B] Sarojini Naidu
[C] Annie Besant
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Annie Besant]
Notes:
Mrs. Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress (INC), who presided the INC at Calcutta session of 1917. She was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
