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Who was the first English President of the Indian National Congress? |
A. | George Yule |
B. | William Wedderburn |
C. | A.O. Hume |
D. | Henry Cotton |
Answer» A. George Yule | |
Explanation: George Yule was a Scottish merchant in England and India who served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888, the first non-Indian to hold that office. He was founder of George Yule & Co. of London, and headed Andrew Yule & Co., of Calcutta. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. |
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