UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 2

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha:
● It was established by MG Ranade in 1870.
● Ganesh Vasudeo was a prominent leader of the Sabha . So, statement 1 is NOT correct .
● It did not advocate radical reforms. So, statement 3 is NOT correct.
● It was a socio-political organization in British India that started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and the people of India. So, statement 2 is correct.
● It started as an elected body of 95 members elected by 6000 persons.
● The organization was a precursor to the Indian National Congress which started with its first session from Maharashtra itself.
● It provided many of the prominent leaders of national stature to the Indian freedom struggle including Bal Gangadhar Tilak.