President of Indian National Congress at the time of Independence was

Correct answer: J. B. Kriplani

Explanation: The correct answer is C. J. B. Kriplani. At the time of India’s independence in August 1947, the President of the Indian National Congress was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani, popularly known as J. B. Kripalani. He was elected as the INC President in 1947, during a critical period when India was transitioning from British rule to independence. Kripalani played a key role in the freedom movement and was closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi. As Congress President, he presided over the party session just before independence and was involved in crucial discussions about the formation of the interim government and partition of India.