Match the following early political associations with their respective years of formation A. Landholders’ Society 1. 1851 B. Bengal British India Society 2. 1838 C. British Indian Association 3. 1843 D. Deccan Association 4. 1852 Select the correct option |ForumIAS

[A] A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

[B] A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

[C] A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

[D] A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation

The Landholders’ Society, also known as the Zamindari Association, was established in 1838 to safeguard the interests of landlords and marked the beginning of organized political activity in India.
The Bengal British India Society was formed later in 1843 with a broader aim of collecting and disseminating information about the actual condition of the Indian people under British rule.
In 1851, both these associations merged to form the British Indian Association, which aimed to represent Indian grievances and suggest reforms to the British Government.
To further expand its reach beyond Bengal, the Deccan Association was set up in 1852 in Poona, although it was short-lived and could not fulfill its intended role.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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