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History GK · Q131

Struggle For Independence Of India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 131

Q131

In December 1885, when the Indian National Congress was founded, AO Hume acted as its

A.
President
B.
Vice-President
C.
General Secretary
Answer
D.
Member of the Working Committee

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
On 28 December 1885, the Indian National Congress was founded at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay, with 72 delegates in attendance. Hume assumed office as the General Secretary, and Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee of Calcutta was elected President.