Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British parliament?

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Correct answer: The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. Pre-Congress associations like Madras Association, Indian Association were, active before the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885, laid the groundwork for India’s political awakening. These associations united educated Indians to demand reforms and fostered early nationalist sentiment. Option (d) is correct: The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, established in 1867 in Pune, aimed to promote education, social welfare, and political reforms in India. In 1875, it submitted a petition to the House of Commons, demanding direct representation for India in the British Parliament. The petition argued that India, as part of the British Empire, deserved a voice in the legislative process to address Indian concerns and prevent policies harmful to its progress. Modern History 115 208

Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British parliament?

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