First President of Indian Trade Union Congress 1920

The question asks about the first president of the Indian Trade Union Congress (AITUC) when it was formed in 1920.

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was founded on 31 October 1920 in Bombay. It was one of the earliest central trade union organisations in India.

Prominent leaders associated with its formation included Lala Lajpat Rai, Dewan Chaman Lal, and N. M. Joshi.

The first session of the AITUC was held in 1920. The president of this inaugural session was a very significant figure in India's freedom movement and a prominent leader.

Let's look at the options provided:

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad: While a key leader, he is primarily known for his role in the freedom movement and as the first President of India.
• Lala Lajpat Rai: A prominent nationalist leader, known as the 'Lion of Punjab'. He was actively involved in various political and social movements.
• Lokmanya Tilak: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a towering figure in the freedom struggle, but he passed away in August 1920, shortly before the AITUC was founded in October 1920.
• Bipin Chandra Pal: Another important nationalist leader, part of the 'Lal Bal Pal' trio with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Historical records confirm that the first president of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) at its founding session in 1920 was Lala Lajpat Rai.

Therefore, the correct answer is Lala Lajpat Rai.