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In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : A. O. Hume is considered as the father of Indian National Congress.
Reason (R) : He played a pivotal role in the establishment of Indian National Congress.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Answer
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation — Allan Octavian Hume (AO Hume) played an important role in the foundation of the Indian National Congress. That is why he is considered as the 'Father of the Indian National Congress'.
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