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Who was the viceroy of India when Indian National Congress was formed?

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Lord Dufferin
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Lord Canning
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Lord Wellesley
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Lord Ripon
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The correct option is B Lord Dufferin

Allan Octavian Hume organised the first meeting in Bombay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Congress; the first session was held from 28–31 December 1885, and was attended by 72 delegates.


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