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311. Who was the Governor General of India when the Indian National Congress was formed ?
A. Lord Dufferin
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Mountbatten
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312. The first session of Indian National Congress was held at
A. Bombay
B. Surat
C. Calcutta
D. Lahor
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313. The spread of Jainism in Karnataka is attributed to
A. Ashoka
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Kanishka
D. Nanasimavarma Pallava
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314. Which was the first neuspaper to be published in India ?
A. Bombay Samachar
B. Bengal Gazette
C. Bengal Chronicle
D. The Hindu
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315. By which law did the British Crown take over the power to rule over India from the East India Company ?
A. Indian Councils Act, 1861
B. Ilbert Bill
C. Megna Carta of Rights
D. None of these
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