Modern History PYQ 502 of 636 · Partition of India and Independence

Who was the Congress President at the time of the transfer of power to Indians by the British in the year 1947?

  1. AJawaharlal Nehru
  2. BRajendra Prasad
  3. CAbul Kalam Azad
  4. DJ.B. Kripalani

46th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2004

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Correct answer: (d) J.B. Kripalani

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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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