HISTORY
INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
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Question
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Who was the Governor General of India when the Indian National Congress was formed?
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Lord Chelmsford
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Lord Dalhousie
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Lord Dufferin
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None of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Lord Dufferin. Lord Dufferin was the viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was formed in 1885. Indian National Congress was a major event of the tenure of Viceroy Lord Dufferin.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Saint Helena Act 1833 (or Government of India Act 1833) re-designated the office with the title of Governor-General of India. Lord William Bentinck was first to be designated as the Governor-general of India in 1833.
Detailed explanation-3: -From 1884 to 1888, Lord Dufferin was Governor-General of India and Viceroy.
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