search
arrow-left Previous
Next arrow-right
Q: Who among the following was the first Indian to win a seat in the House of Commons?
  • A. Dadabhai Naoroji
  • B. WC Bonnerjee
  • C. Hasrat Mohani
  • D. MN Roy
Correct Answer: Option A - First Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons was Dadabhai Naoroji. He contested on the ticket of Liberal Party. He was also known as "Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial Ambassador of India". He authored book, 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' brought attention to his theory of the India "Wealth Drain" into Britain.
A. First Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons was Dadabhai Naoroji. He contested on the ticket of Liberal Party. He was also known as "Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial Ambassador of India". He authored book, 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' brought attention to his theory of the India "Wealth Drain" into Britain.

Explanations:

First Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons was Dadabhai Naoroji. He contested on the ticket of Liberal Party. He was also known as "Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial Ambassador of India". He authored book, 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' brought attention to his theory of the India "Wealth Drain" into Britain.