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In which year was the 'Indian National Congress' formed?

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

Answer options

  1. 1885
  2. 1886
  3. 1895
  4. 1875

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1885

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) 1885 šŸ“š Explanation: The Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885. Its first session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay, attended by 72 delegates from across India. The formation of the Congress is considered a turning point in the Indian nationalist movement, providing a platform for Indians to voice their political demands.