Who was the Viceroy of India when Indian National Congress was founded?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Lord Dufferin
Explanation:
· The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in 1885. At that time, the Viceroy of India was Lord Dufferin.
· Lord Dufferin served as the Viceroy from 1884 to 1888 and is known for his role during the early days of the Indian National Congress, which aimed at presenting the grievances of Indians to the British government.
Other Options:
· Lord Canning: He was the Viceroy from 1856 to 1862 and served during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, but not during the founding of INC.
· Lord Lawrence: He was the Viceroy from 1864 to 1869, but not during the foundation of INC.
· Lord Ripon: He was the Viceroy from 1880 to 1884, before Lord Dufferin, but did not oversee the foundation of the INC.