History & Civics
A number of political associations came into existence in the latter half of the 19th century. In this context, answer the following questions:
(a) What were the objectives and activities of the East India Association founded in 1866?
(b) What were the objectives of the Indian Association established at Kolkata in 1876 by Surendranath Banerjea?
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(a) Objectives and activities of the East India Association
The East India Association was founded in London on 1st October, 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji. Its objectives were as follows-
- It aimed at providing members of the British Parliament information regarding India's genuine grievances.
- The Association attracted a lot of Englishmen who sympathised with India's distress.
- The Association recommended the abolition of cotton duties and petitioned the government to withdraw the Vernacular Press Act.
- The Association soon became popular and soon had branches in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
(b) Objectives of the Indian Association
The objectives of the Indian Association established at Kolkata in 1876 by Surendranath Banerjea were-
- To unite Indians upon the basis of common political interests and beliefs
- To promote brotherly feelings between the Hindus and the Muslims
- To agitate for a constitutional government
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