Q1
What was an early political association in India?
AThe Indian Association
BOnly the British Parliament
COnly religious organisations
DNo associations existed
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 6 · Topic 1
Beginning of the Freedom Movement
The Indian freedom movement began organising through political associations, eventually leading to the formation of the Indian National Cong
Core concept
Early political associations, like the Indian Association, worked to represent Indian interests and raise awareness of colonial injustices.
How it works
The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in 1885, initially seeking moderate reforms and greater Indian participation in governance.
Why it matters
Early INC leaders, known as Moderates, believed in constitutional methods, petitions, and dialogue with British authorities for gradual change.
Key detail
This period marked the beginning of organised political resistance, setting the foundation for the larger freedom struggle that followed.
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• Early associations: Indian Association, others.
• They represented interests, raised awareness.
• Indian National Congress (INC) founded 1885.
• Initially sought moderate reforms.
• Also greater Indian governance participation.
• Early leaders (Moderates): constitutional methods.
• They used petitions, dialogue with British.
• This began organised political resistance.