alleryThe first session of the Indian National Congress was held in:
A1857
B1885
C1905
D1920
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1885
1. The first session of the INC was held in Bombay in December 1885.
2. Founded by A. O. Hume; W. C. Bonnerjee was the first president.
3. 1857 = First War of Independence; 1905 = Partition of Bengal.
_Source: syllabus SST History Ch 2 §2.1 (background)_
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