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Who is called the ‘Father of Indian National Congress’?

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

Answer options

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. A. O. Hume
  3. Lokmanya Tilak
  4. Surendra Nath Banerjee

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. O. Hume

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) A. O. Hume 📚 Explanation: Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, was the primary organizer and founder of the Indian National Congress in 1885. He is affectionately known as the 'Father of Indian National Congress'. Hume wanted to provide a platform for educated Indians to voice their grievances to the British government. His initiative led to the formation of the most important organization in the freedom movement.