Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Who was the first President of All India trade union Congress?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Lala Lajpat Rai

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lala Lajpat Rai”.
The first president of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was: (2) Lala Lajpat Rai.

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