In December 1885, when the Indian National Congress was founded, AO Hume acted as its ____________.
A
President
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B
Vice-President
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C
General Secretary
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D
Member of the Working Committee
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Solution
The correct option is C General Secretary Indian National Congress was formed on December 28, 1885, by British civil servant Allan Octavian Hume. It was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. A O Hume played a leading role in the formation of the Congress and acted as its General Secretary. It was set up to bring together a group of educated individuals on a common platform to influence policymaking.