Who was the first woman to serve as president of the Indian National Congress?
Annie Besant presided over the Congress in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to hold the office, in 1925.
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Who was the first woman to serve as president of the Indian National Congress?
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Correct answer A
Annie Besant presided over the Congress in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to hold the office, in 1925.
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Option A
The Congress records Besant as its first woman president.
Option B
The Congress identifies Besant as its first woman president.
Option C
Naidu presided in 1925, after Besant.
Option D
Sengupta presided in 1933, after Besant.
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