Who was the only person who remained president of the Indian National Congress for 6 years continuously before Independence of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

• Explanation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the President of the Indian National Congress for 6 years continuously from 1940 to 1946, the longest tenure before India's independence.

• Incorrect Options:

  • S.C. Bose: Served as INC President in 1938 and 1939 but was not in office for 6 continuous years.
  • Purushutam Das Tondon: Was involved in the freedom struggle but did not serve as president for such an extended period.
  • Acharya J.B. Kriplani: Became president of the INC after independence in 1947.

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• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad:
  • Birth: 11 November 1888, Makka, Saudi Arabia.
  • Death: 22 February 1958, Delhi, India.
  • Notable Contribution: Key figure in India's independence struggle, known for his role in the Quit India Movement and for being the first Union Education Minister of independent India.
  • Award: Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1992).
  • Key Legacy: Advocate of national integration, education, and social harmony.