Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which British was elemental in the formation of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Lord Lytton

  2. Sir Stafford Cripps

  3. Robert Clive

  4. Allen Octavian Hume
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Explanation

Allen Octavian Hume (A.O. Hume), a retired British civil servant, founded the Indian National Congress in 1885. He believed that a political platform would help channel Indian discontent and prevent another revolt. Lord Lytton was Viceroy during 1876-80, Cripps came in 1942, and Clive was from the 18th century.

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