Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress when India attained independence?

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Q: 52 (NDA-II/2013)
Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress when India attained independence?

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History

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NDA-II

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Option 1: Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India and played a significant role in the freedom struggle. However, he was not the President of the Indian National Congress when India attained independence.

Option 2: Vallabhbhai Patel - Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as Sardar Patel, was a prominent leader during the freedom movement and a key figure in the integration of princely states into India. However, he was not the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of independence.

Option 3: Maulana Azad - Maulana Azad, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, was a prominent freedom fighter and served as the President of the Indian National Congress from 1940 to 1946. However, he was not the President of the Congress when India attained independence.

Option 4: Acharya Kripalani - Acharya Kripalani was a noted Gandhian leader and a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He served as the President of the Indian National Congress from 1947 to 1948, which makes him the President of the Congress when India attained independence. Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer

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