A.O. Hume and Formation — MCQ Practice
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With reference to the formation of the Indian National Congress, consider the following statements: 1. Allan Octavian Hume was a retired British civil servant who played a key role in its establishment. 2. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta. 3. Lord Dufferin, the then Viceroy, openly supported the formation of the Congress as a 'safety valve'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following was NOT among the key resolutions passed during the first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
Consider the following statements regarding Allan Octavian Hume: 1. He was a prominent ornithologist and founded the journal 'Stray Feathers'. 2. He served as the first President of the Indian National Congress. 3. He was associated with the Theosophical Society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Drain Theory' of wealth from India to Britain was primarily articulated by which of the following founding members of the Indian National Congress?
Which of the following events immediately preceded and contributed to the political climate leading to the formation of the Indian National Congress?