Q. The first political association in the Bombay Presidency was established by
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905
(b) S. N. Bannerjee in 1894
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji in 1852
(d) Annie Besant in 1924
Ans: (c) Dadabhai Naoroji in 1852
Explanation: The first political association in the Bombay Presidency was established by option (c) Dadabhai Naoroji in 1852.
Dadabhai Naoroji, a prominent Indian nationalist and social reformer, founded the first political association in the Bombay Presidency called the Bombay Association in 1852. The association aimed to address the political and social issues faced by the people of Bombay and promote their interests.
The Bombay Association played a significant role in fostering political consciousness and raising awareness about the grievances and demands of the Indian community. It served as a platform for discussions, debates, and organizing movements to advocate for reforms and the rights of the people. Dadabhai Naoroji’s establishment of the Bombay Association laid the foundation for future political organizations and movements in the Bombay Presidency and contributed to the overall development of political consciousness and activism in India during the colonial period.
