Q. The Indian National Congress was founded by
(a) W. C. Bannerjee
(b) A. O. Hume
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Annie Besant.
Ans: (b) A. O. Hume
Explanation: The Indian National Congress was founded by (b) A. O. Hume.
Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a crucial role in the formation of the Indian National Congress. He believed in the need for a political platform that could represent Indian interests and aspirations, and he actively worked towards bringing together Indian leaders and intellectuals to establish such an organization.
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in December 1885 in Mumbai (then known as Bombay), with A. O. Hume presiding over the session. The Congress aimed to unite various sections of the Indian society and advocate for political reforms and the welfare of the Indian people under British rule.
While Mahatma Gandhi and Annie Besant were prominent leaders and played significant roles in the Indian National Congress, they were not the founders of the organization. W.C. Bannerjee, on the other hand, was a key early leader in the Indian National Congress but was not its founder.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) A. O. Hume.
