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In which year did Dadabhai Naoroji become the first Indian member of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom?
Question

In which year did Dadabhai Naoroji become the first Indian member of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom?

A.

1896

B.

1893

C.

1892

D.

1891

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) 1892.

Information Booster:

  • Dadabhai Naoroji became the first Indian to be elected as a member of the House of Commons in 1892.
  • He represented the Finsbury Central constituency in London.

Key Contributions:

  • First Indian elected to the British House of Commons in 1892, representing Finsbury Central constituency in London.
  • Economic Theorist: Introduced the "drain theory," exposing how British rule exploited India's economy.
  • Founding Member of the Indian National Congress and played a key role in shaping its early agenda.
  • Naoroji was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and worked to bring attention to India's economic condition during British rule.

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