The correct answer is (a) Dadabhai Naoroji.
Dadabhai Naoroji was an Indian economist, politician, and the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament. He was also the first President of the Indian National Congress.
Naoroji was born in Bombay in 1825. He studied at Elphinstone College and then went on to study in England. After returning to India, he worked as a professor of mathematics and economics. He also became involved in politics and was a member of the Bombay Legislative Council.
In 1885, Naoroji founded the Indian National Congress. He was the first President of the Congress and served in that position for two terms. He was also a member of the British Parliament from 1892 to 1895.
Naoroji was a strong advocate for Indian independence. He wrote several books on the subject, including “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” and “The Indian National Congress: Its History, Aims, Objects, and Methods.”
Naoroji died in 1917. He is considered one of the founding fathers of modern India.
The other options are incorrect.
(b) Surendra Nath Banerjee was a Bengali lawyer, politician, and social reformer. He was one of the leading figures of the Indian independence movement.
(c) Omesh Chandra Banerjee was a Bengali writer, journalist, and educationist. He was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress.
(d) A.O. Hume was a British civil servant who played a key role in the founding of the Indian National Congress.