In which year was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1885.
The first session of the Indian National Congress (INC) was held in 1885. It took place from December 28 to 31 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay (now Mumbai). This historic meeting was presided over by Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee, the first president of the Congress. The session was attended by 72 delegates from different parts of India, including both Indians and a few British members sympathetic to Indian causes. The formation of the INC marked the beginning of a united political platform for Indians to voice their demands for political reforms and greater participation in governance under British rule.