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The historical importance of the second session of the INC Calcutta in 1886 was that —

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

Answer options

  1. There was merger between the INC and the National Confederation.
  2. It was presided over by Dadabhai Naoraji.
  3. The great scholar Rajendralal Mitra was the President of its local Reception Committee.
  4. All of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: There was merger between the INC and the National Confederation.

Explanation: The second session of the INC at Calcutta in 1886 was historically important because it marked the merger of the INC with the National Confederation, strengthening the national movement. Other Information: ▪️ Session presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji, a key leader of the INC. ▪️ Rajendralal Mitra was President of the local Reception Committee. ▪️ Strengthened coordination among early nationalist leaders. ▪️ Laid groundwork for future political organization of the INC.