Multiple choice general knowledge

When Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa in 1915. Gujarati Samaj of Mumbai organized a function to honour him for his "Satygrah" at South Africa. One leading leader from Mumbai with Gujarati origin presided over this function. Name the leader

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Pherojshah Mehta

  3. Vitthalbhai Patel

  4. Mohammadali Jinnah

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, despite later advocating for separate electorates and Pakistan, was closely associated with Congress in his early career and presided over this function honoring Gandhi's Satyagraha in South Africa. The other options - Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherozeshah Mehta, and Vitthalbhai Patel - were prominent leaders but Jinnah was specifically chosen to preside over this 1915 welcome function.