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Pakistan Studies QUESTION #149
Question 1
Why was the Indian National Congress immediately accepted by the intelligentsia in 1885?
  • Its objectives aligned with nationalist aspirations
  • It promised rapid political reforms
  • It was founded by A.O. Hume, a distinguished ex-official✔️
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
G.K. Gokhale noted that Hume's status as a Briton provided the necessary legitimacy and safety for the group.