Q. Match the following personalities with the political associations they were associated with
PersonalityAssociation
A. Raja Rammohan Roy1. East India Association
B. Sisir Kumar Ghosh2. Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha
C. Dadabhai Naoroji3. Indian League
D.Landholders of Bengal4. Zamindari Association (Landholders’ Society)
Select the correct matching
Answer: A
Notes:
Answer A.
- The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed in 1836 by associates of Raja Rammohan Roy for political discussions and reforms in the Bengali language.
- The Indian League was started in 1875 by Sisir Kumar Ghosh to stimulate nationalism and encourage political education among Indians.
- The East India Association was formed in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji in London to discuss Indian issues and influence British public opinion and policy in favor of Indian welfare.
- The Zamindari Association, also known as the Landholders’ Society, was formed to safeguard landlord interests.
- This was the first political association to use constitutional methods for voicing grievances.
- Formed by prominent zamindars (landholders) in Bengal.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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