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The Indian National Congress was formed in which year with A.O. Hume and 72 Indian delegates?

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1883
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1878
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1885
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1886
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The correct option is C 1885
After the Ilbert Bill controversy, many regional political associations came up such as the Madras Mahajan Sabha in 1884 and the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885. The Indian National Congress was formed in December 1885 with A.O. Hume and 72 Indian delegates.

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