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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.

Answer options

  1. Conservative
  2. Liberal
  3. Labour
  4. Labour-Liberal combine

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Liberal

Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party, highlighting Indian representation in British politics. Other Information: ▪️ Served three terms as MP for Finsbury Central (1892–1895, 1895–1900). ▪️ Used position to highlight “Drain of Wealth” from India. ▪️ Advocated for administrative and financial reforms in India. ▪️ Worked to raise awareness about British misrule in India. ▪️ First Asian to be elected to the British Parliament, setting a precedent.