41ˢ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996
Who was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1938?
aAbul Kalam Azad
bSubhas Chandra Bose✓ Correct
cPattabhi Sitaramayya
dJ.B. Kripalani
Explanation
At the Haripura (Gujarat) session of the Congress (February 1938), Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President unopposed. It is noteworthy that in 1939 as well, at the Tripuri session, Subhas won the presidential election by defeating Sitaramayya. However, he resigned from the post of President in April 1939, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was made the new Congress President in his place.
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