GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Indian National Congress formation2008

Where was the First Session of the Indian National Congress held in December 1885?

Ahmadabad

Bombay

Calcutta

Delhi

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The First Session of the Indian National Congress was convened in December 1885. 2. It was initially planned to be held in Poona (Pune) but was shifted due to a cholera outbreak. 3. The session was eventually held from 28th to 31st December 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai) at the Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College.

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