Match List-I (Organisation) with List-II (Founder) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List-I (Organisation) | List-II (Founder) |
|---|---|
| a. National Indian Association | 1. Mary Carpenter |
| b. Indian Society | 2. Ananda Mohan Bose |
| c. East India Association | 3. Dadabhai Naoroji |
| d. India League | 4. Sisir Kumar Ghosh |
- Aa-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
- Ba-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
- Ca-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
- Da-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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Correct answer: (d) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Explanation
The correct matches are a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4:
- a. National Indian Association → 1. Mary Carpenter, founded in England in 1870 to help Indians in Britain and promote social reform;
- b. Indian Society → 2. Ananda Mohan Bose, founded in London in 1872 for Indian students;
- c. East India Association → 3. Dadabhai Naoroji, founded in London in 1866 to put Indian views before the British public;
- d. India League → 4. Sisir Kumar Ghosh, founded in Calcutta in 1875 to spread political awareness among the middle classes.