The aim of the Indian Association found by Suredranath Banerjee was to
Represent the views of the educated middle class and take united community action
Correct AnswerGive shape to and establish the Indian National Congress (INC)
Incorrect AnswerAdvocate constitutional reforms through legislative action
Incorrect AnswerOrganize seditious movements to dethrone the British Empire
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876. The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action.
Option B: The Indian Association was, in a way, the forerunner of the Indian National Congress, which was founded, with the help of A.O. Hume, a retired British official. However, the aim of IA was not to establish INC.
The birth of Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885 marked the entry of new educated middle-class into politics and transformed the Indian political horizon.
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in December 1885 under the president ship of Womesh Chandra Banerjee and was attended among others by and Badr-uddin- Tyabji.
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By: Abhishek Sharma