{"id":61214,"date":"2024-04-20T08:35:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=61214"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:35:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:35:27","slug":"the-founding-of-the-indian-national-congress-in-1885-led-to-the-rise-of-a-nationalist-movement-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-founding-of-the-indian-national-congress-in-1885-led-to-the-rise-of-a-nationalist-movement-that\/","title":{"rendered":"The founding of the Indian National Congress in 1885 led to the rise of a nationalist movement that:"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”Had strong support in Punjab initially” option2=”Gained strength in Punjab over time” option3=”Was suppressed by the British in Punjab” option4=”Was dominated by Sikh leaders” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is: a) Had strong support in Punjab initially<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in 1885 by a group of educated Indians who wanted to bring about self-government for India. The INC was initially supported by a small number of educated Indians, but it gradually gained popularity among the wider population. In Punjab, the INC had strong support from the educated classes and from the Sikh community. The INC’s support in Punjab grew in the early 20th century, as the British government imposed more restrictions on Indian political activity. The INC played a leading role in the Indian independence movement, and it eventually achieved its goal of independence in 1947.<\/p>\n

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:<\/p>\n