Q. Who was elected as the first Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly before independence?
Answer: Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon
Notes: Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon became the first Speaker of the United Provinces Legislative Assembly (now Uttar Pradesh Assembly) on 31 July 1937. Abdul Hakim was chosen as the first Deputy Speaker. Notably, Purushottam Das Tandon is a significant freedom fighter and prominent figure in the history of Uttar Pradesh.