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  1. Where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
    1. Lucknow
    2. Calcutta
    3. Bombay
    4. Madras
Correct Option: C

Founded in 1885 with the objective of obtaining a greater share in government for educated Indians, the first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay during December 28-December 31, 1885. The first meeting was scheduled to be held in Pune, but due to a plague outbreak there, the meeting was later shifted to Bombay. The first session of the INC was attended by 72 delegates.



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