The 'Indian National Congress' was founded by A. O. Hume. Who was the Viceroy then? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian National Congress' was founded by A. O. Hume. Who was the Viceroy then?
A. Lord Lansdowne
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Dufferin
D. Lord Lytton
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy when the Congress was founded. Hume was a retired British civil servant.

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