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The historical importance of the second session of the INC held in 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 Conference.
  2. It was presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji.
  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 Conference.

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) There was merger between the INC and the National Conference. 📚 Explanation: The 1886 Calcutta session was significant because it brought together the INC and Surendranath Banerjee’s National Conference. This merger created a more unified national platform for politics. The session was presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji. It showed the growing strength and cooperation between different political groups across India.