Matric Notes Class 9th English Grammar and Composition Comprehension Unsolved  10

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Comprehension Unsolved 10

Q. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end:

Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a liberal English man Mr. A.O. Hume. He had joined the Indian Civil Service in 1849 and retired from service after shouldering different responsibilities. He had been watching ugly law and order situation in the country quite frequently. He was of the opinion that the high handed rule of the Britishers was paving way for an unexpected outburst of violence. His plan was to put safety valve to minimize the mounting sentiments against the British rule. It was meant to provide an outlet which could ventilate the revolutionary spirit. Mr. Hume put his plan before Lord Duffrin.

Questions and Answers:

Q1. Who founded the Indian National Congress?

Ans. Mr. A.O. Hume founded the Indian National Congress.

Q2. Who was Mr. A.O. Hume?

Ans. Mr. A.O. Hume was a liberal English man. He had been in the Indian Civil Service and retired from service after shouldering different responsibilities.       

Q3. When was the Indian National Congress founded?

Ans. The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885.

Q4. Why did Hume think of founding this political organization?

Ans. Hume thought of founding this political organization because he wanted to put a safety valve to minimize the mounting sentiments against the British rule.

Q5. With whom did he discuss his plan?

Ans. He discussed his plan with Lord Duffrin.