Question

3. The establishment of the Indian National Congress was a significant event in the
development of national movement in India. In this context:
(a) What was the name of the Indian National Congress before it got this name? Who
gave it its present name? Where was it established and who was its founder?
b] Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Indian National Congress?
ld What was the nature of the political associations formed before the Indian National
Congress was established? Name any two associations which acted as the forerunners
of the Indian National Congress.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

INC was founded in Dec 1885 by 72 political delegates from all over India.

A.O. Hume played an important role in the formation of INC.

Hume is a retired English ICS officer. Since his retirement (from ICS in 1882) Hume had been publicly urging Indians to take politics. Hume assumed Office as the General Secretary to INC In 1885.

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