Who among the following was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?

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Q: 6 (IES/2006)
Who among the following was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?

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History

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IES

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Option 1: Annie Besant - Annie Besant was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress. She was a British socialist, women`s rights activist, and supporter of Indian self-rule. She played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a strong advocate for women`s rights in India. She became the President of the Indian National Congress in 1917 and was instrumental in shaping the policies and agenda of the Congress during her tenure.

Option 2: Aruna Asaf Ali - Aruna Asaf Ali was an Indian independence activist who played a prominent role in the Quit India Movement. While she made significant contributions to the freedom struggle, she did not become the President of the Indian National Congress.

Option 3: Sarojini Naidu - Sarojini Naidu was a prominent Indian political leader and poet. While she made significant contributions to the Indian independence movement, she did not become the President of the Indian National Congress.

Option 4: Vijayalakshmi Pandit - Vijayalakshmi Pandit was an Indian diplomat and politician. She served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly and the first woman president of the UN. While she held important positions in the international arena, she did not become