Question

Who was the first Muslim to be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress?
A. Badruddin Tyabji
B. Mohammad Ali Jauhar
C. Maulana Azad
D. M.A Jinnah

Answer 1

Hint: Allan Octavian Hume founded the Indian National Congress, an Indian political party to create a forum for political dialogue and debates for Indians. In 1885 after getting Viceroy’s approval he along with other educated Indians created an ‘Indian National Union’. Finally, Gokuldas Tejpal along with 72 delegates founded INC.

Complete answer:
> INC was founded in 1885 by Gokuldas Tejpal along with 72 delegates, Badruddin Tyabji was one of them. Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim president of INC from 1887 to 1888. He was born in Bombay on 10 October 1844. In the year 1873, he was nominated to the Bombay Municipal Corporation. Then between the period of 1875-1905, he served as a member of the University of Bombay senate. In 1885 he started working for INC and was the founding member of it.
> Mohammad Ali Jauhar was a journalist and a political figure. He is known for his leading role in the Khilafat movement. He became the president of INC in 1923 but lasted for a few months. He was one of the founding members of All India Muslim League.
> Maulana Azad, born in 1888 in Mecca was a known activist. He was the president of INC in 1923 and then again in 1940-46. He actively participated in the Khilafat movement and supported Gandhi in his satyagraha campaigns. During his campaigns and movements, he was arrested several times.
> M. A Jinnah born in Karachi, India was an Indian Muslim politician. He was the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah entered into politics by joining INC. After four years he was elected to the Imperial Legislative Council. Later with differences and conflicts, he splits and formed his own party, All India Muslim League.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Badruddin Tyabji became the first Muslim judge of Bombay High Court in 1895. Along with Naoroji and Bonnerjee in 1893 he founded the Indian Parliamentary Committee in England.