Q. Consider the following statements:
1. A British Committee of the Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 1885.
2. INC was successfully conducted its 1892 session in London.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

A British committee of the Indian National Congress was established in London in 1889 which had India as its organ.  

  • Dadabhai Naoroji spent a substantial portion of his life and income campaigning for India’s case abroad. 
  • In 1890, it was decided to hold a session of the Indian National Congress in London in 1892, but owing to the British elections of 1891 the proposal was postponed and never revived later. 

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India, Page 255. 

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