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Who was known as the 'Grand old man' of India?

  1. Gandhi ji

  2. G. Gokhale

  3. Dadabhai Naroji

  4. J. Nehru
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Explanation

Dadabhai Naroji (1825-1917) was affectionately called the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his pioneering role as India's first political leader and economist. He was a founder of the Indian National Congress and championed India's independence. The title reflects his decades of public service and his status as a respected elder statesman in the independence movement.

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