Multiple choice

Who was the first Indian to become a member of British Parliament?

  1. Badruddin Tyabji

  2. W. C. Banerjee

  3. D. N. Wacha

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji became the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament in 1892, representing the Liberal Party from Finsbury Central. He was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneered the 'Drain Theory' explaining British exploitation of India. Badruddin Tyabji and W. C. Banerjee were also important leaders but not MPs.

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