The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in:
A. Madras
B. Bombay
C. Poona
D. Calcutta
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in December 1885. It was presided over by Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee and attended by 72 delegates.

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Question #1
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in which city?
A. Madras
B. Calcutta
C. Poona
D. Bombay

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The first INC session was held in Bombay in 1885 under the presidency of W.C. Bonnerjee.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #2
The 'Simon Commission' was appointed in 1927. It submitted its report in which year?
A. 1930
B. 1928
C. 1932
D. 1929

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Simon Commission submitted its report in May 1930.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #3
The historic split between the Moderates and the Extremists within the Indian National Congress took place in 1907 at which session?
A. Calcutta Session
B. Madras Session
C. Surat Session
D. Nagpur Session

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Congress split into Moderates and Extremists during the Surat Session of 1907, presided over by Rash Behari Ghosh, following differences over expansion of the Swadeshi movement.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India