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UPPSC 2021 GS-I Modern Indian History
Question

Who among the following never presided a session of Indian National Congress?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bal Gangadhar Tilak”.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak never presided over a session of the Indian National Congress.

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