History & Civics
Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?
- He wanted to promote the growth of nationalism in India
- He wanted it to act like a safety-valve for popular discontent.
- He wanted to mould public opinion in favour of the British
- None of the above.
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He wanted it to act like a safety-valve for popular discontent.
Reason — Lord Dufferin favoured the formation of the Congress because he wanted it to act as a 'safety-valve' for popular discontent. In this way, British interests in India could be safeguarded.
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