Who amongst the following women was a member of the Constituent Assembly from Bombay?
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- Kamala Nehru
- Hansa Mehta
- Purnima Banerji
- Vijayalakshmi Pandit
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Explanation of Other Options:
- Option (A): Kamala Nehru, wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, was not a member of the Constituent Assembly from Bombay. - Option (C): Purnima Banerji was not a member of the Constituent Assembly from Bombay. - Option (D): Vijayalakshmi Pandit, although an important figure in Indian politics and diplomacy, was not a member from Bombay in the Constituent Assembly.
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is (B), Hansa Mehta, who was a member of the Constituent Assembly from Bombay.
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