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Who is regarded as the father and founder of the Indian National Congress?

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Dadabhai Naoroji
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S.N. Banerjee
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A.O. Hume
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Pherozeshah Mehta
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The correct option is D A.O. Hume
The Indian National Congress was formed on December 28, 1885, by British civil servant Allan Octavian Hume. He is known as the father and founder of the INC. Hume invited eminent Indians from different parts of the country to meet at Poona from 25th to 28th December 1885 which led to the formation of INC. It was set up to bring together a group of educated individuals on a common platform to influence policymaking.

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