The Indian National Congress was founded in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
A. 1887
B. 1885
C. 1883
D. 1890
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885 by A. O. Hume along with other Indian leaders. Its first session was held in Bombay under the presidency of W. C. Bonnerjee.

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The 'Natal Indian Congress' was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
A. 1899
B. 1894
C. 1895
D. 1893

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress on 22 August 1894 to fight discrimination against Indians in South Africa.

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The 'Congress Socialist Party' was formed in 1934 within the Congress under the leadership of?
A. M. N. Roy and S. A. Dange
B. P. C. Joshi and Ajoy Ghosh
C. Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Jayaprakash Narayan, Acharya Narendra Deva, and Minoo Masani

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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The Government of India Act, 1935, was significant for introducing:
A. Federal structure
B. Complete independence
C. Dyarchy
D. Dominion status

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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