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Who was the president of the Indian National Congress at the time of India's independence in August 1947?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. J. B. Kripalani✓ Correct Answer
D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
💡 Solution & Explanation
Acharya J.B. Kripalani held the office of the Indian National Congress president when India gained independence in August 1947. Well-known figures like Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served in key governmental positions in the interim cabinet rather than leading the party organization at that exact juncture.
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