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UPSC 2002: Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?
(a)The Deccan Association
(b)The Indian Association
(c)The Madras Mahajan Sabha
(d)The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, founded in 1870 under M.G. Ranade’s influence, sent a petition signed by over 21,000 Indians to the House of Commons in 1875 asking for India’s direct representation in the British Parliament. The Indian Association and other bodies were formed later (Indian Association 1876, Madras Mahajan Sabha 1884) and therefore could not have submitted the 1875 petition. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poona_Sarvajanik_Sabha?utm_source=openai))
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