Who among the following was the founder of Indian National Congress?

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  1. Bala Gangadhar Tilak 
  2. William Wedderburn 
  3. Bruce T. McCully
  4. Allan Octavian Hume

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Option 4 : Allan Octavian Hume
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The correct answer is Allan Octavian Hume.

Key Points

  • Allan Octavian Hume was a retired British civil servant who played a key role in the founding of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
  • He is often referred to as the "Father of the Indian National Congress" for his efforts in organizing the first session of the Congress.
  • The Indian National Congress was established to create a platform for the educated Indian elite to discuss and address political and social issues.
  • The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in December 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai) and was attended by 72 delegates.

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  • Bala Gangadhar Tilak: Tilak was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and is known as one of the "Lal Bal Pal" trio.
  • William Wedderburn: Wedderburn was a British civil servant and an early supporter of the Indian National Congress. He presided over two Congress sessions..
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