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UN leadership (1953): India was elected to the Presidency of the UN General Assembly in 1953—who held the office on India’s behalf? Recall the first Indian and first woman to preside over a UNGA session. Choose the correct person.

Q: UN leadership (1953): India was elected to the Presidency of the UN General Assembly in 1953—who held the office on India’s behalf? Recall the first Indian and first woman to preside over a UNGA session. Choose the correct person.

Concept In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the President of the 8th Session of the UN General Assembly—the first Indian and the first woman to hold the post. Final Answer Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Difficulty: Easy

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Correct Answer: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Explanation:

Concept
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the President of the 8th Session of the UN General Assembly—the first Indian and the first woman to hold the post.

Final Answer
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

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