Question

Name the first major voluntary association representing primarily Indian landlord interests that was set up in Calcutta in 1851?

• A. British Indian Association
• B. Landholder's Society
• C. Madras Native Association
• D. Bombay Association

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

British Indian Association

The British Indian Association was the first major voluntary organisation in India founded in 1851 in Calcutta, representing primarily the local landlord interests. It began to play a prominent role after the Indian Councils Act of 1861, which provided for limited Indian representation in the legislative councils.