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Q: Who among the following was the first elected President of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925?
  • A. Subhash Chandra Bose
  • B. Vithalbhai Patel
  • C. Motilal Nehru
  • D. Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer: Option B - In 1924, Vithalbhai J Patel was elected the Member of the Central Legislative Assembly from Bombay city and became the Deputy Leader of the Swaraj Party. On 22 August 1925, he was elected the President of the Central Legislative Assembly on the retirement of Sir Frederick Whyte. He was the first Indian to have ascended to that exalted position.
B. In 1924, Vithalbhai J Patel was elected the Member of the Central Legislative Assembly from Bombay city and became the Deputy Leader of the Swaraj Party. On 22 August 1925, he was elected the President of the Central Legislative Assembly on the retirement of Sir Frederick Whyte. He was the first Indian to have ascended to that exalted position.

Explanations:

In 1924, Vithalbhai J Patel was elected the Member of the Central Legislative Assembly from Bombay city and became the Deputy Leader of the Swaraj Party. On 22 August 1925, he was elected the President of the Central Legislative Assembly on the retirement of Sir Frederick Whyte. He was the first Indian to have ascended to that exalted position.