The Indian National Congress was formed during the Governor-Generalship of

(A) Lord Ripon
(B) Lord William Bentick
(C) Lord Dufferin
(D) Lord Curzon

Correct Answer : Lord Dufferin
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2002
Explanation : Lord Dufferin was as eighth Viceroy of India in 1884. Among other things, the Indian National Congress was founded during his term in 1885, and he laid the foundations for the modem Indian Army by establishing the Imperial Service Corps, officered by Indians.
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