Who was the first woman to be the president of the Indian National Congress?
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Answer: Annie Besant
Explanation: Annie Besant was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1917 (Calcutta Session).
She was a British-born social reformer who actively supported Indian self-rule (Home Rule Movement).
Her presidency marked an important step in women’s participation in Indian politics.
Additional Key Facts
First Indian woman President of INC: Sarojini Naidu (1925, Kanpur Session)
Annie Besant was also associated with the Home Rule Movement
She was a member of the Theosophical Society
Potential Exam Questions and Answers
Q. Annie Besant is associated with which movement in India?
Ans: Home Rule Movement
Q. Annie Besant presided over which INC session?
Ans: Calcutta Session (1917)