The Indian National Congress was the first organized expression of Indian nationalism on an all India Scale; a retired English LC.S officer played an important rule in its formation

Answer: Option A

After the Indian National Congress was founded in 1885, the association gradually lost ground; it was not heard of after 1888. It was the first organized expression of Indian nationalism on an all India Scale. A. O. Hume, a retired English LC.S officer played an important role in its formation.