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Q147. The President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India was:

The President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India was:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — J. B. Kripalani

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Acharya J.B. Kripalani was elected President of the Indian National Congress at the Meerut session in November 1946 and presided over the party during the partition and transfer of power in August 1947.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q147)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — J. B. Kripalani

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 147 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "J. B. Kripalani". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Partition & Independence UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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