The question asks to identify the Viceroy of India during the period when the Indian National Congress (INC) was established.
Identifying the Viceroy during INC Founding
The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885. To answer the question, we need to determine who held the office of Viceroy of India in that year.
Viceroyalty in 1885
Historical records confirm that Lord Dufferin served as the Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888. Therefore, he was the Viceroy when the Indian National Congress was founded.
- Lord Dufferin's tenure: 1884 - 1888
- INC Foundation Year: 1885
This places Lord Dufferin as the Viceroy during the INC's inception.
Comparing this fact with the given options:
- Lord Canning: Viceroy from 1856 to 1862.
- Lord Dufferin: Viceroy from 1884 to 1888. (Correct)
- Lord Lawrence: Viceroy from 1864 to 1869.
- Lord Ripon: Viceroy from 1880 to 1884.
Thus, the correct option is Lord Dufferin.
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