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Q32 (CDS-II/2008) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Nationalist organisations Answer Verified

In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 ?

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The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji on December 1, 1866, in London [1]. Established as a precursor to the Indian National Congress, the association aimed to provide a platform for Indians and retired British officials to discuss matters concerning India and advocate for Indian interests before the British public and Parliament [1]. Naoroji, often referred to as the 'Grand Old Man of India,' used the London-based organization to articulate grievances regarding British administration and economic policies, such as the 'drain of wealth'. The association held its meetings at Caxton Hall in Westminster and eventually established branches in major Indian cities like Bombay [1]. It played a crucial role in organized efforts to influence British policy from within the heart of the empire before the formal establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885 [1].

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Association
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