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Indian National Congress (Part-II)

📆 October 17, 2024

Total Questions: 39

1. First Muslim President of Indian National Congress was: [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (d) Badruddin Tyabji
Solution:Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1887 at the Madras session held on December 27-30. He was elected as the President of the third session. Badruddin Tyabji (10 October 1844-19 August 1906) was an Indian lawyer, activist, and politician during the British Raj. Tyabji holds the distinction of being the first Indian barrister of the High Court of Bombay and served as the third President of the Indian National Congress. Additionally, he was a founding member and the inaugural Muslim president of the Indian National Congress. In 1874, Tyabji established the Anjuman-i-Islam College in Bombay, which has grown from a single school to over eighty institutions spanning pre-primary to graduate and postgraduate levels today. He is often recognized as one of the most prominent members of the Tyabji family

2. Who was the 1st Muslim President of Indian National Congress? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) Badruddin Tyabji
Solution:Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1887 at the Madras session held on December 27-30. He was elected as the President of the third session. Badruddin Tyabji (10 October 1844-19 August 1906) was an Indian lawyer, activist, and politician during the British Raj. Tyabji holds the distinction of being the first Indian barrister of the High Court of Bombay and served as the third President of the Indian National Congress. Additionally, he was a founding member and the inaugural Muslim president of the Indian National Congress. In 1874, Tyabji established the Anjuman-i-Islam College in Bombay, which has grown from a single school to over eighty institutions spanning pre-primary to graduate and postgraduate levels today. He is often recognized as one of the most prominent members of the Tyabji family

3. Who was the Second Muslim President in the Indian National Congress? [66th B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Rahimtulla Mahomed Sayani
Solution:Second Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Rahimtulla M. Sayani. He was president in the 1896 Calcutta session.

4. The first European to be elected as President of the Indian National Congress was: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) George Yule
Solution:The first European to be elected as President of the Indian National Congress was George Yule. He presided over the 4th session of INC in 1888. Yule was widely known in Indian circles for his breadth of outlook, liberal views and marked sympathy for Indian aspirations. Surendranath Banerjea who knew him intimately described him as "a hard headed Scotsman who saw straight into the heart of things, and never hesitated to express himself with the bluntness in which a Scotsman never fails, if he wants to show it."

5. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2015]

  1. The first woman, President of the Indian National Congress, was Sarojini Naidu.
  2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:Statement 1 is wrong because Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress in 1917 at the Calcutta session, while Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman President of INC in the Kanpur session of 1925. Annie Besant was of Anglo-Irish origin and played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement. Statement 2 is correct because Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1887 for the third session of INC at Madras.

6. Who among the following was never concerned with the Indian National Congress? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) Sir Syed Ahmad
Solution:Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was never connected with the Indian National Congress. He was in Judicial Service during the revolt of 1857. He was loyal to the British and became an antagonist of Congress due to misinterpretations by the British. He published the magazine "Rajbhakt Muslima" to express loyalty towards the British and established the "United Indian Patriotic Association" with the cooperation of Raja Shiv Prasad Singh. He propagated his ideology through "Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq" and established Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875, where Western subjects, Science, and Muslim religion were taught.

7. Who among the following was never elected as a President of the Indian National Congress? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution:Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, was a prominent Indian nationalist, widely regarded as Lokmanya, meaning "accepted by the people as their leader." Tilak was one of the most influential leaders in the freedom struggle and a member of the famous Lal-Bal-Pal trio, along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal. Tilak was among the first to strongly advocate for Swaraj (self-rule) and a staunch advocate of Hindu culture, social reforms, and education. The British labelled him "The father of Indian unrest" for his radical stance against colonial rule. Lokmanya Tilak joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1890 and quickly emerged as a prominent leader opposing the party's moderate stance, particularly regarding the fight for self-government. Alongside other extremist leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal, he advocated for Swaraj (self-rule). Tilak's association with the INC was characterized by his strong views on nationalism and his push for mass participation in the freedom movement. His influence was especially evident during the Swadeshi movement of 1905-1907, which intensified the ideological divide within the INC and ultimately led to the Surat Split in 1907. He was never elected as President of Congress

8. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was: [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) Annie Besant
Solution:Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as ‘Sher-e-Punjab’ (The Lion of Punjab), presided over the Indian National Congress in a special session of Calcutta in 1920. He was the author of 'Unhappy India.' Annie Besant was a prominent Anglo-Irish nationalist lady. She became a prominent leader of the Theosophical Society during 1907-1933. She constituted the 'Home Rule League' in 1916 and became the first female President of the Indian National Congress in 1917. Moti Lal Nehru became President of Congress in 1919 and 1928 and established the 'Swaraj Party' in 1923. Tilak was born in a Chitpavan Brahmin family of Maharashtra. He edited the newspapers 'Kesari' and 'Mahratta' and gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright' but was never elected President of Congress.

9. Who among the following never presided over a Session of Indian National Congress? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution:Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as ‘Sher-e-Punjab’ (The Lion of Punjab), presided over the Indian National Congress in a special session of Calcutta in 1920. He was the author of 'Unhappy India.' Annie Besant was a prominent Anglo-Irish nationalist lady. She became a prominent leader of the Theosophical Society during 1907-1933. She constituted the 'Home Rule League' in 1916 and became the first female President of the Indian National Congress in 1917. Moti Lal Nehru became President of Congress in 1919 and 1928 and established the 'Swaraj Party' in 1923. Tilak was born in a Chitpavan Brahmin family of Maharashtra. He edited the newspapers 'Kesari' and 'Mahratta' and gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright' but was never elected President of Congress.

10. Who among the trio - Lal, Bal, and Pal became president of the Indian National Congress? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution:Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as ‘Sher-e-Punjab’ (The Lion of Punjab), presided over the Indian National Congress in a special session of Calcutta in 1920. He was the author of 'Unhappy India.' Annie Besant was a prominent Anglo-Irish nationalist lady. She became a prominent leader of the Theosophical Society during 1907-1933. She constituted the 'Home Rule League' in 1916 and became the first female President of the Indian National Congress in 1917. Moti Lal Nehru became President of Congress in 1919 and 1928 and established the 'Swaraj Party' in 1923. Tilak was born in a Chitpavan Brahmin family of Maharashtra. He edited the newspapers 'Kesari' and 'Mahratta' and gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright' but was never elected President of Congress.
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