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Who among the following nationalist leaders founded the 'East India Association' in London in 1866 to present Indian grievances to the British public?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji✓ Correct Answer
B. Surendranath Banerjee
C. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
D. Ananda Mohan Bose

💡 Solution & Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji founded the East India Association in London in 1866 to voice Indian grievances and foster informed opinion among the British public. Other nationalist organizations like the Indian Association were established later in Calcutta by figures like Surendranath Banerjee. Early political associations and their founders are repeatedly tested in modern Indian history.

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