Consider the following statements:
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?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Annie Besant, who presided over the Calcutta Session in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first *Indian* woman President, presiding over the Kanpur Session in 1925.
2. Statement 2 is correct. Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress. He presided over the third session held in Madras in 1887.
3. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.