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What was the main focus of early 19th century political associations in India?
What was the main focus of early 19th century political associations in India?
Which association was founded by associates of Raja Rammohan Roy?
Which association was founded by associates of Raja Rammohan Roy?
Which association was formed to collect and disseminate information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India?
Which association was formed to collect and disseminate information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India?
Which association was formed by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society?
Which association was formed by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society?
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Who organized the East India Association in London in 1866?
Who organized the East India Association in London in 1866?
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Which association was founded by younger nationalists of Bengal to promote the political, intellectual, and material advancement of the people and unify them in a common political programme?
Which association was founded by younger nationalists of Bengal to promote the political, intellectual, and material advancement of the people and unify them in a common political programme?
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What was the demand of the British Indian Association in the petition sent to the British Parliament in 1851?
What was the demand of the British Indian Association in the petition sent to the British Parliament in 1851?
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Which association was founded in Bombay in 1885 by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, and K.T. Telang?
Which association was founded in Bombay in 1885 by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, and K.T. Telang?
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Which association was founded to serve as a bridge between the government and the people in Bombay?
Which association was founded to serve as a bridge between the government and the people in Bombay?
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Which association led a campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act?
Which association led a campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act?
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Which association was founded by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramania Aiyer, and P. Ananda-charlu in Madras?
Which association was founded by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramania Aiyer, and P. Ananda-charlu in Madras?
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What was the aim of the Indian League founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in 1875?
What was the aim of the Indian League founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in 1875?
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What was the main focus of early 19th century political associations in India?
What was the main focus of early 19th century political associations in India?
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Which association was founded by associates of Raja Rammohan Roy?
Which association was founded by associates of Raja Rammohan Roy?
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Which association was formed to collect and disseminate information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India?
Which association was formed to collect and disseminate information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India?
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Which association was formed by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society?
Which association was formed by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society?
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Who organized the East India Association in London in 1866?
Who organized the East India Association in London in 1866?
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Which association was founded by younger nationalists of Bengal to promote the political, intellectual, and material advancement of the people and unify them in a common political programme?
Which association was founded by younger nationalists of Bengal to promote the political, intellectual, and material advancement of the people and unify them in a common political programme?
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What was the demand of the British Indian Association in the petition sent to the British Parliament in 1851?
What was the demand of the British Indian Association in the petition sent to the British Parliament in 1851?
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Which association was founded in Bombay in 1885 by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, and K.T. Telang?
Which association was founded in Bombay in 1885 by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, and K.T. Telang?
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Which association was founded to serve as a bridge between the government and the people in Bombay?
Which association was founded to serve as a bridge between the government and the people in Bombay?
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Which association led a campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act?
Which association led a campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act?
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Which association was founded by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramania Aiyer, and P. Ananda-charlu in Madras?
Which association was founded by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramania Aiyer, and P. Ananda-charlu in Madras?
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What was the aim of the Indian League founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in 1875?
What was the aim of the Indian League founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in 1875?
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What was the main goal of the Landholders’ Society?
What was the main goal of the Landholders’ Society?
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Who founded the East India Association?
Who founded the East India Association?
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What was the main objective of the Indian League?
What was the main objective of the Indian League?
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When was the Indian Association of Calcutta founded?
When was the Indian Association of Calcutta founded?
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What was the aim of the Bengal British India Society?
What was the aim of the Bengal British India Society?
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Who founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha?
Who founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha?
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What was the demand made by the British Indian Association in 1851?
What was the demand made by the British Indian Association in 1851?
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What was the main objective of the Madras Mahajan Sabha?
What was the main objective of the Madras Mahajan Sabha?
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What was the purpose of the Indian Association's campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act?
What was the purpose of the Indian Association's campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act?
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What was the main objective of the Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha?
What was the main objective of the Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha?
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Who founded the Bombay Presidency Association?
Who founded the Bombay Presidency Association?
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What was the demand made by the Indian Association against the reduction of age limit in 1877 for candidates of the Indian Civil Service examination?
What was the demand made by the Indian Association against the reduction of age limit in 1877 for candidates of the Indian Civil Service examination?
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Study Notes
Political Associations in India before the Indian National Congress
- Early 19th century political associations in India were dominated by wealthy and aristocratic elements and focused on administrative reforms, association of Indians with the administration, and spread of education.
- Political associations in the second half of the 19th century were increasingly dominated by the educated middle class and had a wider perspective and larger agenda.
- The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed in 1836 by associates of Raja Rammohan Roy, while the Landholders’ Society was founded in 1843 to safeguard the interests of landlords.
- The Bengal British India Society was formed in 1843 to collect and disseminate information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India and to advance their interests.
- The British Indian Association was formed in 1851 by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society and sent a petition to the British Parliament demanding the establishment of a separate legislature of a popular character, among other demands.
- The East India Association was organized by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in London to discuss the Indian question and influence public men in England to promote Indian welfare.
- The Indian League was started in 1875 by Sisir Kumar Ghosh to stimulate the sense of nationalism amongst the people and encourage political education.
- The Indian Association of Calcutta was founded in 1876 by younger nationalists of Bengal to promote the political, intellectual, and material advancement of the people and unify them in a common political programme.
- The Indian Association protested against the reduction of age limit in 1877 for candidates of the Indian Civil Service examination and demanded Indianisation of higher administrative posts.
- The association led a campaign against the repressive arms act and the vernacular press act and sponsored an all-India conference in 1883, which was a forerunner of the Indian National Congress as an all-India nationalist organisation.
- The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in 1867 by Mahadev Govind Ranade and others to serve as a bridge between the government and the people in Bombay.
- The Bombay Presidency Association was started by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, and K.T. Telang in 1885 in Bombay, while the Madras Mahajan Sabha was founded in 1884 by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramania Aiyer, and P. Ananda- charlu in Madras.
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Test your knowledge about the political associations that existed in India before the Indian National Congress. From the Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha to the Madras Mahajan Sabha, learn about the various organizations that played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of India during the 19th century. This quiz will help you understand the evolution of Indian politics and the emergence of nationalist movements. So, put on your thinking cap and take this quiz to see how much you know about the political associations in
