SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 35

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

Who among the following leaders of British India became the first female Indian President of the Indian National Congress in 1925?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sarojini Naidu. 

Sarojini Naidu became the first female Indian President of the Indian National Congress in 1925. A prominent freedom fighter, poet, and social reformer, she was often called the “Nightingale of India.” Her presidency marked a significant moment in India's struggle for independence, highlighting the important role of women in the movement. Sarojini Naidu was a strong advocate for civil rights, women's empowerment, and education, and her leadership inspired many women to join the national cause for freedom from British rule.