Question 3GS1GS1
Indian national congress was not the first political organisation but the culmination of a long process of political development in colonial India. Discuss.
Introduction
The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885, with the long history of institutionalisation 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 Indian Association in Bengal => representing loyalists of British govt. for eg: zamindars, etc.
3East India Association by DB Naoroji => founded in London, to repulse the woes of British rule in India.
4Bombay Presidency Association => founded by K.T Telang, Thoreyakhan Iswara, to represent nationalist sentiments.
5Indian Association at Calcutta, led by S.N. Banerjee and A.C. Hazaraman => to increase the age of civil service examination and betterment of conditions of bonded labourers.
6Servants of India Society => led by W.K. Shastri, for free awakening of masses and service to mankind.
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Conclusion
The culmination of political organisation was seen in the formation of Indian National Congress in 1885, which paved the way for mass agitation for freedom.
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- Traces the evolution of political organizations chronologically
- Mentions specific leaders and their contributions
- Shows understanding of pre-Congress nationalist movements
- Identifies the role of various organizations in paving the way for INC
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Modern Indian History
The Freedom Struggle
Pre-independence political organizations
Writing Stats
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