Question

How many delegates attended the first session of congress?
A. 74
B. 56
C. 72
D. 79

Answer 1

Hint:
The Indian National Congress is a political party in India with widespread roots. It was founded in 1885. It was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa.

Complete answer:
Option A) 74 – is an incorrect answer because 74 delegates did not attend the first session of congress. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Option B) 56 – is an incorrect answer because 56 delegates did not attend the first session of congress. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Option C) 72 – is a correct answer because there are 72 delegates who attended the first session of congress. The first session of congress was held in Bombay from 28-31 December 1885 at the initiative of retired Civil Service officer Allan Octavian Hume. Its headquarter is located in New Delhi. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Option D) 79 – is an incorrect answer because 79 delegates did not attend the first session of Congress. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Therefore, the correct answer is C

Note:
Indian National Congress founded by the Retired British Officer, Allan Octavian Hume who was an Indian Civil Service officer. It is a political party of India (British India to Free India) in order to form a platform for civil and political dialogue among educated Indians. The president of the Indian National Congress is Sonia Gandhi. Indian National Congress is also named as Congress.