Correct option is B
Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress (INC). She was elected to this position in 1925 during the Kanpur Session of the Congress. Known as the "Nightingale of India" for her poetic works, Sarojini Naidu was an influential leader in the Indian freedom movement and a key figure in the struggle for women's rights and education.
Key Points:
- Sarojini Naidu was a prominent leader who played a significant role in various national movements, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt March.
- She was also the first woman to become the Governor of an Indian state (United Provinces) after independence, serving from 1947 until her death in 1949.
Additional Information:
- Sarojini Naidu was not only involved in politics but also contributed immensely to literature. She wrote poems that reflected themes of patriotism, tragedy, and the beauty of India.
- She was a close associate of leaders like Gandhi Ji and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Other Options:
- Rani Velu Nachiyar: A freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu who fought against the British, but she was not the President of the INC.
- Annie Besant: She was a prominent British-born Indian social reformer, who became the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress in 1917, but she was not the first Indian woman president.
- Sarala Devi Chaudhurani: A noted social reformer and freedom fighter, but she did not become the President of the INC.
