Q. For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative from the following Assertion (A) The Indian Association of Calcutta is considered a forerunner of the Indian National Congress. Reason (R) It aimed to unify Indians under a common political programme and held an all-India conference in 1883.
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[A] Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

[B] Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

[C] A is true, but R is false.

[D] A is false, but R is true.

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation

  • The Indian Association of Calcutta, founded in 1876 by Surendranath Banerjea and Ananda Mohan Bose, indeed served as a precursor to the Indian National Congress.
  • It took significant all-India political initiatives, most notably organising the All-India Conference in 1883, which was attended by over 100 delegates from various parts of India—a clear attempt to unify Indians on a common political platform.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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