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In which year the Indian National Congress was established?

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1755
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1885
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1865
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1875
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The correct option is A 1885
Allan Octavian Hume, a retired I.C.S. officer was instrumental in the formation of Indian National Congress.
The first session of the All India Congress began on 28th December 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College. Eminent barrister of Calcutta, Mr. Wyomesh Chandra Banerjee presided over it. Seventy-two invited delegates from different parts of India assembled in this first session.

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