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In which year did the Indian National Congress hold its first meeting in Bombay?

A. 1832

B. 1844

C. 1885

D. 1890

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The first meeting was scheduled to be held in Poona, but due to a cholera outbreak it was shifted to Bombay. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Congress; the first session was held from 28–31 December 1885, and was attended by 72 delegates.

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