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In which year was the Indian National Congress established?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1883
  2. 1885
  3. 1891
  4. 1905

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1885

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1885 šŸ“š Explanation: The Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885 through the initiative of A. O. Hume. The first session was held in Bombay with 72 delegates from different parts of India. It was the first organized platform for Indians to voice their political demands to the British government.