Who was A.O. Hume?
Correct answer: A. Retired member of civil service
- A. Retired member of civil service
- B. Governor- General of India
- C. Viceroy of India
- D. Member of British Parliament
Explanation
A. O. Hume was a retired British civil servant in India who helped found the Indian National Congress in 1885. He was not India’s governor-general, viceroy, or a member of the British Parliament.
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