Q. Regarding the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, consider the following statements:
1.It was established in 1870 by M.G. Ranade and G.V. Joshi with the aim of serving as a bridge between the Government and the people.
2.The Sabha was a pioneer in mobilizing the peasantry, particularly during the famine of 1876-77, where it organized arbitration courts to settle disputes outside British legal systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. It was one of the most active regional bodies, focusing on constitutional methods.
- Statement 2: Correct. Its work among the Deccan peasantry and its detailed reports on the agrarian distress made it a formidable critic of British revenue policies.
