Which one of the following statements about the founding of the Indian National Congress is correct ?
It was founded in December 1885 by seventy-two political workers.
It was founded in December 1885 under the leadership of David Hume.
It was founded in Lahore.
Lord Macaulay was the Viceroy of India at the time of its founding.
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
The first session was attended by 72 delegates from various parts of India.
It was convened by Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Service officer.