Who was the Viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the Viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885?

A. Lord Dufferin

B. Lord Lansdowne

C. Lord Ripon

D. Lord Lytton

Answer: Option A

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Lord Dufferin served as the Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888, which is the exact period during which the Indian National Congress was formed.

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The 'National Song' 'Vande Mataram' was adopted on 24 January 1950 as well. It was first sung at which Congress session?

A. Surat, 1907

B. Bombay, 1885

C. Calcutta, 1896

D. Banaras, 1905

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Correct Answer: Option C

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'Vande Mataram' was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1896 by Rabindranath Tagore.

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The 'Bhabha Atomic Research Centre' was initially called?

A. Nuclear Research Centre

B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

C. Indian Atomic Energy Commission

D. Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay

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Correct Answer: Option D

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It was initially named the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay, and was renamed BARC after Homi Bhabha's death in 1966.

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Which of the following acts created the office of the Secretary of State for India?

A. Indian Councils Act 1861

B. Government of India Act 1858

C. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909

D. Charter Act of 1853

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Act of 1858 transferred power to the Crown and created the post of Secretary of State for India.

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