Question

When was the Indian National Congress established?

• A. 1885
• B. 1904
• C. 1857
• D. 1855

Hint:

The Indian National Congress (INC) initially started as a platform for moderate reforms under British rule but later became the leading force for India's independence, especially after the rise of leaders like Gandhi in the early 20th century.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 188
5. The INC played a key role in the Indian independence movement and later became the primary political party in post-independence India. The INC was founded in Bombay (now Mumbai) with the aim of obtaining a greater representation for Indians in the British government. It was established under the leadership of Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, with the support of Indian leaders like Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee and Dadabhai Naoroji. Its initial goal was to promote political dialogue and raise issues of concern to Indians with the British colonial rulers. Over time, the INC transformed into a major political force advocating for self-rule and independence for India. The leadership of figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhas Chandra Bose helped to turn the INC into the principal vehicle for the Indian independence movement, culminating in the successful demand for freedom in 194
7. Thus, the correct answer is 188
5.