UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Indian National Congress / Muslim League

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    Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress continuously for six years? [UP-PCS (M) 2016]

    A)   Jawaharlal Nehru

    B)  Abul Kalam Azad

    C)  G.K. Gokhale

    D)  Dadabhai Naoroji

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Abul Kalam Azad was twice elected President of the Indian National Congress, the first time in 1923 and the second time in 1940. He continued as the President of the Congress till 1946, for no election was held during this period as almost every Congress leader was in prison on account of the Quit India Movement in 1942.


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