Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the UN General Assembly? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the UN General Assembly?
A. B. N. Rau
B. S. Radhakrishnan
C. V. K. Krishna Menon
D. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first woman and first Indian to be elected President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.

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Question #1
Which act introduced the system of Dyarchy in provinces?
A. Indian Councils Act 1892
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Indian Councils Act 1909
D. Government of India Act 1919

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced Dyarchy in provinces.

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Question #2
The 'Postal system' in India was modernised by Lord Dalhousie. The first postage stamp was issued in?
A. 1858
B. 1852
C. 1854
D. 1856

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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The 'Black Hole' tragedy occurred in:
A. Kanpur
B. Meerut
C. Delhi
D. Calcutta

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It happened in 1756 under Siraj ud-Daulah.

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