In the 1880s,the Indian National Congress

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The Indian National Congress sought home rule within the British empire, rather than complete independence. Choice A is incorrect as the British parliament still had ultimate authority over laws made in India. Choice B is incorrect as the Congress had a membership primarily of middle-class Hindus, not Muslims. Choice D is incorrect as the Amritsar massacre did not occur until 1919, decades after the founding of the Congress. Choice E is incorrect as the Congress was actively involved in advocating for Indian rights and self-rule.