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Which among the following was the first session of the Indian National Congress to be presided over by an Englishman?

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

Answer options

  1. Bombay Session, 1885
  2. Calcutta Session, 1886
  3. Madras Session, 1887
  4. Allahabad Session, 1888

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Allahabad Session, 1888

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Allahabad Session, 1888 šŸ“š Explanation: George Yule became the first non-Indian president of the INC at the Allahabad session in 1888. This session was significant as it showed the growing interest of sympathetic British liberals toward the Indian cause. Following him, other Englishmen like Sir William Wedderburn and Alfred Webb also presided over different sessions.