Question

Who is regarded as India’s first labour leader much before the beginning of the Trade Union Movement?

• A. Sorabjee Shapoorjee Bengalee
• B. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande
• C. Lala Lajpat Rai
• D. B. P. Wadia

Hint:

Narayan Meghaji Lokhande is known as the father of the labour movement in India—remember this for exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: India’s early labour movement began before formal trade unions, led by pioneers who worked for workers’ rights. Step 1:Identify the pioneer.
Narayan Meghaji Lokhande is regarded as the first labour leader of India. He worked for:

• Better working conditions
• Weekly holidays
• Fixed working hours

Step 2:Eliminate other options.}

• Sorabjee Bengalee $\rightarrow$ Social reformer, not first labour leader
• Lala Lajpat Rai $\rightarrow$ Freedom fighter
• B. P. Wadia $\rightarrow$ Later trade union leader

Final Answer: \[ {\text{Narayan Meghaji Lokhande}} \]