Question

When and Where East India Association was founded?
A. London in 1866
B. America in 1862
C. Delhi in 1865
D. Paris in 1866

Answer 1

Hint: East India Association was set up by Dadabai Naoroji. The association constituted Indians and retired British officials to discuss the political issues pertaining to India.

Complete answer: East India Company was established by Dadabai Naoroji in 1866 in London, by the help of Indians and other retired British officials. The main aim of the establishment was to talk and discuss the issues of India, which were quite conflictual. It aimed to discuss the aspects of political representation and political participation of Indians in different processes. The respective association later on also started a journal and papers were produced by the members of the association. So, let’s examine the options one by one:
a. London in 1866; is the correct answer as the East India Company was established by Dadabai Naoroji in 1866 in London, by the help of Indians and other retired British officials. The association constituted Indians and retired British officials to discuss the political issues pertaining to India. The association later on transformed and there was a definite change in its name.
b. America in 1862; is the wrong answer as the East India Company was established by Dadabai Naoroji in 1866 in London, by the help of Indians and other retired British officials. It’s establishment did not happen in America.
c. Delhi in 1865; is the wrong answer as the East India Company was established by Dadabai Naoroji in 1866 in London, by the help of Indians and other retired British officials. It aimed to discuss the aspects of political representation and political participation of Indians in different processes.
d. Paris in 1866; is the wrong answer. The date is correct but the place is wrong. East India Association was set up by Dadabai Naoroji in 1866, in London. The association constituted Indians and retired British officials to discuss the political issues pertaining to India.

Hence, The correct answer is Option A.

Note: It's a fact based Question. Please don’t confuse yourself with options. Choose the option with the correct place and date. It is also important to Note that the East India Association incorporated the National India Association and became the Britain, India and Pakistan Association. It was also incorporated with the Royal Society and became the Royal Society for India, Pakistan and Ceylon.