Q. The Indian National Congress was founded during the viceroyalty of
(a) Lord Lansdowne
(b) Lord Dufferin
(c) Lord Ripon
(d) Lord Curzon.
Ans: (b) Lord Dufferin
Explanation:
The Indian National Congress was founded during the viceroyalty of (b) Lord Dufferin.
The Indian National Congress was established in 1885, during the tenure of Lord Dufferin as the Viceroy of India. The first session of the Congress was held in December 1885 in Mumbai (then known as Bombay). The objective of the Congress was to provide a platform for Indian leaders and intellectuals to discuss and advocate for political reforms and the welfare of the Indian people under British rule.
Lord Dufferin served as the Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888. Although Lord Dufferin did not directly play a role in the formation of the Indian National Congress, it was during his viceroyalty that the Congress was founded.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Lord Dufferin.
