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Which political organization was established in London in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji to present Indian grievances before the British public and parliament?

  1. East India AssociationAnswer
  2. B
    Indian Association
  3. C
    British Indian Association
  4. D
    Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

Answer

The East India Association was established in London in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji.
The East India Association was organized by Dadabhai Naoroji in London in 1866. Its primary goal was to inform the British public and parliament about the true condition of India and to advocate for Indian welfare.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the founder, year, and venue of establishment given in the question stem.
The target organization was founded in London in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji.
Factual matching of pre-Congress political bodies narrows down the correct organization.
2
Evaluate the political organizations listed in the options.
Dadabhai Naoroji established the East India Association in London to raise awareness about Indian grievances in Great Britain.
This distinguishes it from domestic political bodies established in Bengal and Bombay Presidencies.

Key Concept

Pre-Congress political associations and early nationalist efforts in Britain
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