The 'First Round Table Conference' was held in London. Who was the Secretary of State for India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'First Round Table Conference' was held in London. Who was the Secretary of State for India?

A. Sir Samuel Hoare

B. Lord Pethick-Lawrence

C. William Wedgwood Benn

D. Lord Birkenhead

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

William Wedgwood Benn (later Viscount Stansgate) was the Secretary of State for India in the Labour government that convened the first RTC.

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