Arrange the following Political Associations chronologically based on their inception.
(a) Indian Association
(b) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
(c) Madras Mahajana Sabha
(d) Bombay Presidency Association

Key Points

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in 1870, making it the earliest among the options provided.
• Indian Association was established in 1876, marking the second step in this chronological sequence.
• Madras Mahajana Sabha came into existence in 1884, following the Indian Association.
• Bombay Presidency Association was founded in 1885, making it the last among the associations listed

Additional Information

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha: Established in 1870 by M.G. Ranade and others, it was one of the earliest political organizations in India. The Sabha aimed to represent the aspirations of the people of the Bombay Presidency and worked on issues such as famine relief and education.
• Indian Association: Founded in 1876 by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose, it was aimed at uniting educated Indians and creating a platform for political discourse. It emphasized civil rights and self-governance.
• Madras Mahajana Sabha: This organization was established in 1884 in Madras (now Chennai). It was one of the earliest regional associations advocating for Indian political representation and reform in the colonial administration.
• Bombay Presidency Association: Founded in 1885 by leaders such as Pherozeshah Mehta, K.T. Telang, and Badruddin Tyabji, this association aimed to advance political reforms and promote the interests of the people of the Bombay Presidency.