Which British official is associated with the foundation of the Indian National Congress?
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Correct answer: A. O. Hume
Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, helped organise the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 and served as its general secretary in the early years. Its creation also depended on Indian leaders and wider political developments. Curzon, Dalhousie and Clive were linked with other colonial policies and periods, so option A is correct.
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A. O. Hume
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Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, helped organise the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 and served as its general secretary in the early years. Its creation also depended on Indian leaders and wider political developments. Curzon, Dalhousie and Clive were linked with other colonial policies and periods, so option A is correct.
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This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement.
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