Q. With reference to Annie Besant’s role in India’s nationalist and women’s movements, consider the following statements:
1.Annie Besant was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress.
2.She advocated women’s education and political participation through institutions like the Central Hindu College and the Home Rule Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Annie Besant was the first woman to become President of the Indian National Congress in 1917, marking a significant moment for women’s visibility in national politics.
- Besant played a key role in advocating for women’s education and political involvement. She established the Central Hindu College (which later became part of BHU), and used her leadership in the Home Rule Movement to promote broader participation, including that of women.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
