Question

Who was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India?

• A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
• D. Acharya J.B Kriplani

Answer 1

The correct option is D Acharya J.B Kriplani

Partition of India was mentioned in the Mountbatten Plan. It was also known as Indian Independence Act 1947 and was put forward by Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947. It resulted in the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan. Acharya J.B Kriplani was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India. He also served in the interim government of India (1946–1947) and the Constituent Assembly of India.