Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
The correct answer is Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. - The August offer was a proposal by the British government offering dominion status and freedom to frame a constitution based on representative nature.
- The August offer was declared on 8th August 1940.
- It expanded the members of the Governor's General council from 8 to 12.
- It accepted that framing of a new constitution would be the responsibility of Indians.
- The August offer also aimed at bringing the congress into the ongoing world war.
- The August offer was rejected by the then INC President Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.
- Congress refused to accept the offer and demanded immediate self-government.
- Gandhiji launched individual satyagraha due to the dissatisfaction with the August offer.
- Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was the longest-serving president of INC before independence.
- J B Kripalani was the president of INC at the time of independence.
- Pattabhi Sitaramayya was the first president of INC after independence.
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