UPPSC PCS 2014 · Question 68 of 150

Which one of the following statements is not correct about Dadabhai Naoroji?

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AHe was the first Indian to be appointed as professor of Mathematics and Physics at Elphinstone College, Bombay.
BHe was elected as the member of British Parliament in 1892.
CHe started a Gujarati Journal, 'Rast Goftar'.
DFor four times he had presided over the Indian National Congress.Correct

Answer: D. For four times he had presided over the Indian National Congress.

Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji presided over the Indian National Congress only three times, in 1886, 1893 and 1906, so the statement that is not correct about Dadabhai Naoroji is (d) For four times he had presided over the Indian National Congress. Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to be appointed Professor of Mathematics and Physics at the Elphinstone College in Mumbai and was also elected a member of the British Parliament in 1892.

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