The first session of Indian National congress was held at __________.
Answer
Correct Answer : a ) Bombay
Explanation :The First session of Indian National Congress was conducted in Bombay from 28 to 31 December 1885 at the initiative of retired Civil Service officer Allan Octavian Hume, known for his pro-Indian activities.
It aimed to obtain a greater share in government for educated Indians and to create a platform for civic and political dialogue between them and the British Raj.
Womesh Chandra Banerjee was the first President of Congress and the first session was attended by 72 delegates, representing each province of India.
The second session of Indian National Congress was held at Calcutta in 1886 and was presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji.
Hence, (a) is the correct answer.
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