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Match List - I of Pre-Congress organisations with List - II of their leaders and choose answer from the codes given below:
| List – I | List - II |
| a. Indian Association | i. Dadabhai Naoroji |
| b. Madras Mahajan Sabha | ii. M. Viraraghavachariar |
| c. Bombay Presidency Association | iii. Justice Ranade |
| d. Poona Sarvjanik Sabha | iv. Surendranath Banerjee |
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Detailed Explanation:
Indian Association (1876) was founded in Calcutta by Surendranath Banerjee – a-iv.
Madras Mahajan Sabha (1884) was established by M. Viraraghavachariar – b-ii.
Bombay Presidency Association (1885) was started by Dadabhai Naoroji – c-i.
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha (1870) was founded by Justice Ranade – d-iii.
Correct matching: a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii.
Match the following and choose the correct answer:
| Political Organisation | Founder |
| I. Khaksars | a. Subhash Chandra Bose |
| II. Socialist Party | b. Inayatullah Mashriqui |
| III. Independent Labour Party | c. Jayaprakash Narayan |
| IV. Forward Bloc | d. B. R. Ambedkar |
Detailed Explanation:
I. Khaksars were founded by Inayatullah Mashriqui in 1931 as a socio-political movement with a paramilitary character.
II. Socialist Party was founded by Jayaprakash Narayan along with Acharya Narendra Dev in 1934 within the Congress Socialist Party framework.
III. Independent Labour Party was founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1936 to represent the interests of the labour class and depressed communities.
IV. Forward Bloc was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 as a left-wing faction within the Indian National Congress.
Correct matching: I-b, II-c, III-d, IV-a
During the freedom struggle, a parallel movement launched in the Indian States (in the States ruled by the Indian rulers such as Kashmir, Nizam's Hyderabad, Travancore, etc.) was
Detailed Explanation:
Praja Mandal Movement was the parallel movement launched in princely states (Kashmir, Hyderabad, Travancore, etc.) during the freedom struggle, demanding responsible government and civil liberties from Indian rulers.
The movement was similar to the Indian National Congress activities in British India but focused on political rights within princely states, with the All India States People's Conference (1927) coordinating these efforts across different states.
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How did the study of history help in creating a feeling of nationalism in India towards the end of the 19th century?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Nationalist historians like R.C. Dutt analyzed the economic exploitation under British rule, documenting the drain of wealth and poverty, which inspired people to struggle against colonial oppression.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Historians refuted the colonial narrative of Indian backwardness by highlighting ancient Indian achievements in science, mathematics, art, and governance, proving Indians' capability for self-rule.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Scholars like Romesh Chunder Dutt and Jadunath Sarkar wrote about India's glorious past (ancient empires, cultural achievements), fostering national pride and self-confidence among Indians.
Who established Indian Association in 1876 AD?
Detailed Explanation:
Surendranath Banerjee established the Indian Association in Calcutta on July 26, 1876, making it one of the earliest nationalist organizations in India. The association aimed to unite Indians across provinces, promote political education, and strengthen public opinion on national issues.
Chittaranjan Das was a later Congress leader, W.C. Banerjee became the first INC President (1885), and Aurobindo Ghosh emerged during the extremist phase post-1905.
Therefore, Surendranath Banerjee founded the Indian Association in 1876, making Option 1 the correct answer.