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Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons as a member of the ______ party.
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer: Liberal
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) Liberal š Explanation: In 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji became the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party. He represented the Central Finsbury constituency in London. He used his position in the British Parliament to speak about the economic suffering of India under colonial rule. His election was a major achievement for the early nationalist movement.