Which among the following sessions of Indian National Congress was the first session to be presided by a lady?

Calcutta - 1917

The correct answer is Option 1- Calcutta - 1917

The first session of the Indian National Congress to be presided by a lady was the Calcutta session in 1917, which was presided over by Annie Besant.

Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. She was a strong supporter of Indian independence and played a leading role in the Indian nationalist movement.

Her election as president of the Indian National Congress was a landmark event for Indian women, and it showed that they were playing an increasingly important role in the fight for freedom.