Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian National Association
Statement I The Indian National Association played a crucial role in uniting Indians behind a common political agenda and promoting nationalism.
Statement II The Association was formed by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Sambhu Charan Mukherjee in 1875 with the aim of mobilizing the working class and peasant communities in rural Bengal.
Which one of the following is correct?
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[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

[C] Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

[D] Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation

  • The Indian National Association aimed to build public opinion on political issues and unite Indians under a common agenda.
  • The Indian National Association was founded by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876, not by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Sambhu Charan Mukherjee. The latter founded the Indian League in 1875.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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