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Who was the very first European to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer: George Yule
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) George Yule š Explanation: George Yule, a prominent and highly respected Scottish merchant, was the first European to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress. He proudly presided over the fourth historic session of the Congress held in Allahabad in 1888. His election clearly demonstrated the early inclusive, secular, and broad-based nature of the Indian nationalist movement.