Q120
Which of the following place where the first meeting/session of the Indian National Congress was held?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
AnswerC.
Madras
D.
Allahabad
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The first meeting was originally scheduled for Pune but due to plague outbreak, the venue was shifted to Mumbai. The first Session of INC was held from 28-31 December 1885, and was attended by 72 delegates. A O Hume assumed office as the General Secretary. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee of Calcutta was elected President.