Answer:
(i)
It was founded in 1885 and played a dominant role in Indian politics at the
national and state level for several decades after India's independence.
(ii) A centrist party in its ideology, it favours secularism and welfare
of weaker sections and minorities. It supports new economic reforms but with a
human face.
(iii) It emerged as the largest party with 145 members in
the Lok Sabha elections held in 2004. Currently, it leads the ruling United
Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition government at the Centre.
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