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History GK · Q127

Struggle For Independence Of India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 127

Q127

In which year did the Indian National Congress hold its first meeting in Bombay?

A.
1832
B.
1844
C.
1885
Answer
D.
1890

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The first meeting was scheduled to be held in Poona, but due to a cholera outbreak it was shifted to Bombay. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Congress; the first session was held from 28–31 December 1885, and was attended by 72 delegates.