Multiple choice

The Indian National Congress was founded by

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. A.O. Hume

  4. Annie Besant

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Explanation

A.O. Hume, a Scottish civil servant, founded the Indian National Congress in 1885. He envisioned it as a platform for educated Indians to participate in political dialogue and eventually self-governance. While leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji, Mahatma Gandhi, and Annie Besant were influential figures in the Congress, Hume was specifically its founder. The first session was held in Bombay with 72 delegates.

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