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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 64 of 200

Q64
Indian National MovementLeaders & Personalities
Who was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
  1. a.Badruddin Tyabji
  2. b.Surendranath Banerjea
  3. c.Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  4. d.Dadabhai Naoroji

Answer: (D) Dadabhai Naoroji

Dadabhai Naoroji was called the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his lifelong service to the Indian cause. He was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress, served as its President three times, and was the first Indian elected to the British House of Commons (1892).