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Q. About the formation of which organization A.O. Hume said “A safety valve for the escape of great and growing forces generated by our own action urgently needed.”

A
Young Indian Organization
B
Bhinav Bharat
C
Young India
D
Indian National Congress

Correct Answer

Indian National Congress

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