Modern History PYQ 500 of 636 · Partition of India and Independence

Who was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of Partition of India?

  1. AJ. B. Kriplani
  2. BJawaharlal Nehru
  3. CMaulana Abul Kalam Azad
  4. DC. Rajagopalachari
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) J. B. Kriplani

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At the time of the Partition of India (transfer of power), J.B. Kriplani was the President of the Indian National Congress. He became President in the Meerut Session in November, 1946, and remained President until November, 1947. After he resigned, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was made the President.

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