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| Q. |
Who is popularly known as the Grand Old Man of India? |
| A. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| B. | Madan Mohan Malaviya |
| C. | Mahadeva Govinda Ranade |
| D. | Surendranath Banerjee |
| Answer» A. Dadabhai Naoroji | |
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Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji, a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader, is known as the Grand Old Man of India. He is credited with the founding of the Indian National Congress, along with A.O. Hume. His book Poverty and Un- British Rule in India' brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain. |
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