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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

In 1919, who was elected as the president of All India Khilafat Movement?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Mahatma Gandhi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mahatma Gandhi”.
Mahatma Gandhi was elected as the first president of the All-India Khilafat Conference in Delhi on November 23, 1919.

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