Question

Who chaired the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay?
1. Madan Mohan Malavya
2. W.C. Banerjee
3. Pherozeshah Mehta
4. Surendranath Banerjee

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : W.C. Banerjee

The correct answer is W.C. Banerjee.

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