2014 · Q57
Consider the following statements about the First Session of the Indian National Congress :
- 1It was held in Bombay in 1885.
- 2Surendranath Banerji could not attend the Session due to the simultaneous session of the Indian National Conference.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The first Congress session met in Bombay in December 1885; Surendranath Banerjea missed it owing to his rival Indian National Conference session.