Read statements (A) and (R) considering the formation of Indian National Congress and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The Indian National Congress was established in 1885 when delegates from all over the country met at Bombay.
Reason (R): A.O. Hume a retired British official played a crucial role in bringing Indians from the various regions together to form the INC.
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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(A) is true but (R) is false
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Both (A) and (R) are false