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  1. Who among the following ladies was the first President of Indian National Congress?
    1. Aruna Asaf Ali
    2. Annie Besant
    3. Sarojini Naidu
    4. VIjaya Lakshmi Pandit
Correct Option: B

Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Annie Besant was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.



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