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Q. Which of the following leader was not present in the very first meeting of Indian National Congress?

A
Kashinath Trimbak Telang
B
Dadabhai Naoroji
C
Pherozeshah Mehta
D
Surendranath Banerjee

Correct Answer

Surendranath Banerjee

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