Womesh Chandra Banerjee was the first President of which political organization?
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Correct answer: D
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Correct Answer:
Option 4: Indian National Congress
Explanation:
Womesh Chandra Banerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress. He presided over the first session held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1885. The Congress was founded with the efforts of A.O. Hume to provide a political platform for Indians. Banerjee was a prominent lawyer and an early moderate leader who emphasized constitutional reforms to secure rights for Indians. Under his leadership, Congress began evolving into a national political organization and later became the central force of India’s freedom movement.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Gadar Party was founded in 1913 in the USA and was revolutionary in nature.
Option 2: Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru.
Option 3: Indian National Army was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose.
Probable Exam Questions:
Q: When was Indian National Congress founded?
A: 1885
Q: Who founded INC?
A: A.O. Hume
Q: Where was the first session held?
A: Bombay
Q: Who was the second President of INC?
A: Dadabhai Naoroji