Multiple choice

Who among the following was elected as the Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly by the Swarajists?

  1. Vallabhbhai Patel

  2. C. R. Das

  3. Motilal Nehru

  4. Vithalbhai Patel
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Explanation

Vithalbhai Patel, elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was elected as the Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925 when the Swaraj Party gained significant strength. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru were the main Swarajist leaders but were not Speakers. Vallabhbhai Patel was not directly involved in the Swaraj Party's legislative activities.

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