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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 3Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

Indian national congress was not the first political organisation but the culmination of a long process of political development in colonial India. Discuss.

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Introduction

The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885, with the long history of institutionalization of politics in India.

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Main Body

1Brahmo Samaj → led by Raja Ram Mohan Roy for banning of sati and agitation for freedom of press.
2British India Association in Bengal → representing loyalists of British govt. for eg. zamindars, merchants etc.
3East India Association → Founded in London, DB Navroji → to upraiser the woes of british rule in India.
4Bombay Presidency Association → Founded by K.T. Telang, Agarwalla Mitra, to represent [illegible]
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  • Chronological approach showing progression of political organisations
  • Mentions specific founders and key figures
  • Shows understanding of context of each organisation
  • Connects to broader theme of political development

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

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Topic

The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country

Political organisations before Indian National Congress

Early political movements and organisations

Writing Stats

89

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Academic-analytical

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