In which year did the Indian National Congress hold its first meeting in Bombay?
A
1832
B
1844
C
1885
D
1890
Correct Answer: 1885
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.