Question

Who was the President of Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Pattabhi sitaramayya
• C. Vallabhbhai Patel
• D. Abdul Kalam Azad

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Abdul Kalam Azad

Abul Kalam Azad was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement which took place in 1942.He was elected twice as the President, first in 1923 and the second time in 1940. His second tenure lasted till 1946 as there were no re-elections since maximum members of the Congress were in jail due to their participation in the Quit India Movement.Post-independence, he became the first Minister of Education on 15 August 1947.