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Q. Who was the first leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha?

  • (A) Y.B. Chavan
  • (B) Bhola Paswan
  • (C) Kamlapati Tripathi
  • (D) CM. Stephen
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin

Kamlapati Tripathi was the first officially recognized Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from 1969 to 1971.

  • He was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) and later held important positions in the government.
  • The position of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament was formally recognized only after The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition Act, 1977 was passed.

Thus, the correct answer is (C) Kamlapati Tripathi.

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