WBCS.LIVE practice question

The British Committee of the Indian National Congress was started in 1889 under the chairmanship of:

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

Answer options

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. A. O. Hume
  3. W. Digby
  4. W. Wedderburn

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: W. Wedderburn

Explanation: The British Committee of the Indian National Congress was started in 1889 under the chairmanship of W. Wedderburn to represent Indian interests in Britain. Other Information: ▪️ Served as a channel between British Parliament and Indian leaders. ▪️ Worked to present Indian grievances and petitions to the British government. ▪️ Facilitated communication on administrative and economic reforms. ▪️ Contributed to political awareness among British policymakers regarding India. ▪️ Played a key role in early constitutional reform demands from India.