Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 4

The correct answer is 1 only

• The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.
• It superseded the London Indian Society and was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the Government. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded by MG Ranade in 1870.