Q1368
Who established the Congress Party in Jammu and Kashmir?
A.
Syed Mir Qasim
AnswerB.
Mian Bashir Ahmad
C.
Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed
D.
Ghulam Nabi Azad
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Syed Mir Qasim was born in 1921 in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. He was the Chief Minister of the state from 1971 to 1975. His political life started with Quit Kashmir Political Movement during
India's freedom struggle. He drafted the Kashmir Constitution and served successfully in various state and union positions. He established the Indian National Congress (The Congress Party) in the state.