established the East India Association in London in 1866 as a platform to express the grievances of Indians.

Mahatma Gandhi

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Dadabhai Naoroji

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Solution

The correct options are
B Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D Dadabhai Naoroji
Dadabhai Naoroji established East India Association in 1866 in London. The organisation consisted of Indians as well as retired British officials. The primary objective of the association was to present an accurate picture of India and air the grievances of Indians to the larger British public.

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