Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the East India Association:

1. It was organised by Dadabhai Naoroji.
2. It was based in London and it had no branches in India.
3. Its main purpose was to influence the British public opinion to promote Indian welfare.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Dadabhai Naoroji devoted his entire life to the national movement and soon came to be known as the Grand Old Man of India. In 1866 CE, Dadabhai Naoroji organised the East India Association in London to discuss the Indian question and to influence British public opinion to promote Indian welfare. Later, he organised branches of the Association in prominent Indian cities.

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