Badruddin Tyabji is known for which of the following contributions to the Indian national movement?
- AHe was the founder of the Forward Bloc.
- BHe was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress and worked actively for Hindu–Muslim unity.
- CHe launched the Aligarh Movement for the educational uplift of Muslims.
- DHe presided over the Lahore session of the INC in 1929, where Purna Swaraj was declared.
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Correct answer: (b) He was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress and worked actively for Hindu–Muslim unity.
Explanation
Badruddin Tyabji, a lawyer from Bombay, was the first Muslim President of the Congress, at its third session in Madras (1887). He worked for Hindu–Muslim unity and urged Muslims to join the Congress. He was also one of the founders of the Bombay Presidency Association (1885).
- Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc (1939).
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan led the Aligarh Movement.
- Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore session (1929), which adopted Purna Swaraj.