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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following statements:

1. Sarojini Naidu presided over Kanpur session in 1917 and was the fi rst woman president of INC.

2. Nellie Sengupta presided over Calcutta Session in 1933.

3. Annie Besant presided over Calcutta session in 1925.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: Annie Besant presided over the 1917 session in Calcutta and became the fi rst woman president of INC Statement 3 is incorrect: Sarojini Naidu presided over the 1925 session in Kanpur.
Women participation in INC sessions Nellie Sengupta was elected president of the Indian National Congress at its 48th annual session at Calcutta in 1933. Annie Besant presided over the 1917 session in Calcutta and became the fi rst woman president of INC Sarojini Naidu presided over the 1925 session in Kanpur.