Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?
- AThe Deccan Association
- BThe Indian AssociationCorrect
- CThe Madras Mahajan Sabha
- DThe Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
Explanation
The correct answer is B, The Indian Association.
The Indian Association was founded in 1875 by Sisir Kumar Ghosh along with other nationalist leaders. In the same year of its formation, the association sent a petition to the British House of Commons. The primary demand of this petition was for the direct representation of Indians in the British Parliament. The association aimed to promote the political interests of the Indian people and create a strong public opinion on Indian grievances. While other organizations like the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha also worked for political reforms, it was the Indian Association that specifically submitted this petition in 1875 for parliamentary representation.
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