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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Who was the National leader elected as the Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Vithalbhai Patel

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vithalbhai Patel”.
Vithalbhai Patel was an Indian legislator and political leader, co-founder of the Swaraj Party, and elder brother of Sardar Patel. Vithalbhai Patel was elected President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925.

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