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History GK · Q115

British Rule In India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 115

Q115

Assertion (A): East India Association in London was organised by Dadabhai Naoroji. Reason (R): He wanted to influence the British public opinion

A.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
Answer
D.
A is false but R is true

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. It superseded the London Indian Society and was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the Government.