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How many delegates attended first session of Congress?

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74
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56
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72
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79
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The correct option is C 72
The first session of Congress was held in Bombay in 1885 presided over by WC Banerjee. It was attended by 72 delegates representing each province of the country. The INC was founded in 1885 by AO Hume with an aim to obtain a greater share in government for educated Indians and create a platform for civic and political dialogue with the British Raj.

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