History & Civics
The foundation of the Indian National Congress was an event of great importance on the political horizon of India. In this context, answer the following:
(a) When was the Indian National Congress founded?
(b) Who is regarded as the founder of this institution?
(c) Name the first President of the Indian National Congress.
(d) Aims of the Indian National Congress.
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(a) Indian National Congress was found on December 28, 1885.
(b) Allan Octavian Hume (AO Hume) is considered as the 'Father of the Indian National Congress'.
(c) W C Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress.
(d) The aims of the Indian National Congress are given below:
- To promote friendly relations between nationalist political workers from different parts of the country.
- To develop and consolidate the feelings of national unity irrespective of religious beliefs, colour or creed.
- To formulate popular demands and place them before the government.
- To train and organise the public opinion of the country.
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