In which year was the Indian National Congress founded?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1885
- Step 1: The Congress was founded in 1885, with A. O. Hume among its founders and W. C. Bonnerjee as the first President. Answer: 1885. Why not the others: 1857, 1905 and 1919 don't fit.
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