Q. With reference to the Bombay Presidency Association, consider the following statements
1.It was founded in 1885 in response to the reactionary policies of Lord Ripon.
2.Pherozeshah Mehta was one of its founding members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation

  • The Bombay Presidency Association was formed in 1885 as a reaction to the policies of Lord Lytton (not Ripon), especially the Ilbert Bill controversy and other repressive measures.
  • Pherozeshah Mehta was indeed one of the founding members of the Association along with K.T. Telang and Badruddin Tyabji.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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