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.
General Knowledge
World Organisations
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AVijaya Lakshmi Pandit
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BV.K. Krishna Menon
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CHansa Mehta
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DSarojini Naidu
Answer
Correct Answer: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation
ConceptIn 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 AnswerVijaya Lakshmi Pandit