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Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of political events and organizations during the rise of early Indian nationalism, from earliest to latest?

  1. 1Establishment of the Landholders' Society in Calcutta
  2. 2Formation of the Madras Native Association
  3. 3Inaugural session of the Indian National Congress
  4. 4Enactment of the Indian Councils Act

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The correct chronological order from earliest to latest is: Establishment of the Landholders' Society in Calcutta (1838), Formation of the Madras Native Association (1852), Inaugural session of the Indian National Congress (1885), and Enactment of the Indian Councils Act (1892).
The correct sequence begins with the Landholders' Society established in 1838, followed by the Madras Native Association in 1852, then the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress in 1885, and concludes with the enactment of the Indian Councils Act in 1892.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the founding year of the Landholders' Society
The Landholders' Society (Zamindari Association) was established in Calcutta in 1838.
It was one of the pioneer political organizations in British India, formed in the pre-1857 era.
2
Determine the founding year of the Madras Native Association
The Madras Native Association was established in 1852.
It was created to present regional grievances to the British Parliament prior to the renewal of the East India Company's charter.
3
Identify the year of the first session of the Indian National Congress
The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress took place in December 1885.
This event created a unified national political platform for Indian nationalists.
4
Identify the year of the Indian Councils Act enactment
The Indian Councils Act was passed in 1892.
This legislation introduced indirect elections and expanded legislative functions following early Moderate nationalist petitions.

Key Concept

Chronological evolution of pre-Congress organizations and early legislative developments in British India
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