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Political Organisations Established Before Congress

📆 October 16, 2024

Total Questions: 28

1. The first Political Organization established in India in 1838 was known as: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010 I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Zamindari Association
Solution:The first political organization established in India was known as the Zamindari Association or Landholders Society (1838) in Calcutta. It was the first political organization which introduced organized efforts and constitutional remedies for complaints. Its main purpose was to secure the interests of landlords. The founder members were Dwarka Nath Tagore and his associate landlords.

2. Given below are two statements, in which one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

Assertion (A): The Bengal British Indian Society was founded in 1843 as a result of George Thompson's efforts.
Reason (R): George Thompson was brought out from England by Dwarkanath Tagore to organize the political movement.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct Answer: (c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
Solution:Bengal British Indian Society was founded in 1843 A.D. as a result of George Thompson's efforts. He was president of this organization. He was brought out from England by Dwarkanath Tagore to organize the political movement.

3. Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
Solution:The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was one of the strongest political organizations of 19th-century India. It was launched on 2 April 1870 in the Pune district of Maharashtra. It was the result of the labour of many great men like G.V. Joshi, S.H. Sathe, and S.H. Chiplonkar. Fresh vigour and energy were infused into the Sabha in November 1871 with the entry of M.G. Ranade.

4. Who was the founder of the Indian Association? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (d) Surendranath Banerjee
Solution:The Indian Association was founded by Surendranath Banerjee with the cooperation of Anand Mohan Bose in Calcutta on 26 July 1876. This was the most significant political association among all contemporaries' national organizations prior to the Indian National Congress. The Indian Association preferred middle-class men rather than landlords.

5. Who established the Indian Association in 1876 A.D.? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Surendranath Banerjee
Solution:The Indian Association was founded by Surendranath Banerjee with the cooperation of Anand Mohan Bose in Calcutta on 26 July 1876. This was the most significant political association among all contemporaries' national organizations prior to the Indian National Congress. The Indian Association preferred middle-class men rather than landlords.

6. Who amongst the following was the founder of 'Indian Association'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) S.N. Banerjee
Solution:The Indian Association was founded by Surendranath Banerjee with the cooperation of Anand Mohan Bose in Calcutta on 26 July 1876. This was the most significant political association among all contemporaries' national organizations prior to the Indian National Congress. The Indian Association preferred middle-class men rather than landlords.

7. The most important of the pre-Congress Nationalist Organizations was the [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Indian Association of Calcutta
Solution:The Indian Association was founded by Surendranath Banerjee with the cooperation of Anand Mohan Bose in Calcutta on 26 July 1876. This was the most significant political association among all contemporaries' national organizations prior to the Indian National Congress. The Indian Association preferred middle-class men rather than landlords.

8. Which among the following year Surendra Nath Bannerjee was eliminated from Indian Civil Services? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) 1874 AD
Solution:Surendranath Banerjee was dismissed from Civil Services in the year 1874 for making a minor judicial error.

Surendranath Banerjee, often referred to as the "Rastraguru," was one of the earliest leaders to champion the nationalist cause in India. Banerjee was deeply influenced by the liberal and nationalist ideas that swept through Europe in the 19th century. Banerjee was a pioneer in several spheres, including education, journalism, and politics. He became the second Indian to pass the prestigious Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination in 1869.

He was a key figure in opposing the Partition of Bengal and promoting Swadeshi. His role in founding the Congress, and his tireless efforts for constitutional reforms make him a significant figure in India's journey towards independence.

Surendranath Banerjee, often referred to as the "Rastraguru," was one of the earliest leaders to champion the nationalist cause in India. Banerjee was deeply influenced by the liberal and nationalist ideas that swept through Europe in the 19th century. Banerjee was a pioneer in several spheres, including education, journalism, and politics. He became the second Indian to pass the prestigious Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination in 1869.

He was a key figure in opposing the Partition of Bengal and promoting Swadeshi. His role in founding the Congress, and his tireless efforts for constitutional reforms make him a significant figure in India's journey towards independence.

9. Which one of the following Indian leaders was dismissed by the British from the Indian Civil Service? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Surendranath Banerjee
Solution:Surendranath Banerjee was selected for Indian Civil Services exam in 1869, but he was disqualified over some trouble on his exact age. He was reappointed after the judgment of the court. But very soon, he was dismissed for making a minor judicial error. He was the founder member of the 'Indian Association' and 'Indian National Conference.'

10. Name the organization formed by Surendranath Banerjee which merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (d) Indian National Conference
Solution:Indian National Conference was organized by Surendranath Banerjee. And due to the same objective, Indian National Conference was merged into Indian National Congress. The ideology and methodology of both groups were alike; thus, it was the logical decision of Indian Association. This was beneficial for Indian integration and Indian National Congress.
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