Who was Dadabhai Naoroji?

A. First Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons

B. Author of "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India"

C. Known as the "Grand Old Man of India"

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151.
Past Paper MCQ
Indian National Congress (INC) was established during which time?
Correct Answer: A. 1885
One-liner
The Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 1885 by A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant.
152.
When was All India Muslim League founded?
Correct Answer: A. 30 December 1906
One-liner
The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906 at Dhaka during the annual session of the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference.
153.
Which Muslim leader was the first president of the Muslim League?
Correct Answer: B. Syed Ameer Ali
One-liner
The first president of the All-India Muslim League was Syed Ameer Ali, who presided over its inaugural session in 1906.
154.
Who established the Muslim League's Karachi Branch?
Correct Answer: C. Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri
One-liner
The Muslim League's Karachi Branch was established by Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri.
155.
What was the election symbol of the All-India Muslim League?
Correct Answer: C. Crescent and Star
One-liner
The election symbol of the All-India Muslim League was the Crescent and Star.
156.
Who was Dadabhai Naoroji?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
Dadabhai Naoroji was All of these — the first Indian elected to the British House of Commons, author of "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India," and known as the "Grand Old Man of India."
157.
Who was the Viceroy of India when the first meeting of the Indian National Congress was organized?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Dufferin
One-liner
The first meeting of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was held during the viceroyalty of Lord Dufferin (1884–1888).
158.
Who is the Pioneer of London Muslim League?
Correct Answer: D. Syed Ameer Ali
One-liner
Syed Ameer Ali was the pioneer and founder of the London Muslim League, established in 1908.
159.
Allama Iqbal joined the Muslim League in _?
Correct Answer: A. 1906
One-liner
Allama Iqbal joined the Muslim League in 1906, the same year the party was founded.
160.
Who presided over the special session at the end of the Muhammadan Educational Conference in 1906 where the All-India Muslim League was formed?
Correct Answer: B. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
One-liner
The special session of the Muhammadan Educational Conference in 1906 was presided over by Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk, during which the All-India Muslim League was formed.

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