Which of the following associations preceded the formation of the Indian National Congress? 1. Zamindari Association 2. British Indian Association 3. All India Muslim League
Which of the following associations preceded the formation of the Indian National Congress? 1. Zamindari Association 2. British Indian Association 3. All India Muslim League Correct Answer 1 and 2
The correct answer is 1 and 2.
Important Points
- The new political thrust in the years between 1875 and 1885 was the creation of the younger, more radical nationalist intellectuals most of whom entered politics during this period. They established new associations for their programs and political activities as well as social bases.
- 1836- Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha.
- 1838 - Zamindari Association or Landholders' Society in Calcutta. Its objective was the promotion of landholders' interests through petitions to government and discreet persuasion of the bureaucracy. So, option 1 is correct.
- 1843- Bengal British India Society. So, option 2 is correct.
- 1851- The British Indian Association of Bengal.
- 1873-74, the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, led by Justice Ranade, organized a successful campaign among the peasants, as well as at Poona and Bombay against the land revenue settlement of 1867.
- 1876- The Indian Association founded by the younger nationalists of Bengal, led by Surendranath Banerjea and Anand Mohan Bose.
- 1883-India National Conference- Surendranath Banerjee.
- 1884- Madras Mahajan Sabha formed by the younger men of Madras - M. Viraraghavachariar, G. Subramaniya Iyer, P. Ananda Charlu.
- 1885- Bombay Presidency Association- In Bombay, the more militant intellectuals like K.T. Telang and Pherozeshah Mehta broke away from older leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and Dinshaw Petit on political grounds.
- 1906- All India Muslim League was formed at Dacca. So, option 3 is NOT correct.
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