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प्रश्न
Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?
पर्याय
He wanted to promote the growth of nationalism in India.
He wanted it to act like a safety-valve for popular discontent.
He wanted to mould public opinion in favour of the British.
None of the above.
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उत्तर
He wanted it to act like a safety-valve for popular discontent.
Explanation:
Lord Dufferin, the Viceroy, supported the formation of the Indian National Congress because he saw it as a “safety‑valve”, a moderate, constitutional forum where Indian grievances could be aired and channelled into petitions and discussion rather than into unrest, thus helping to safeguard British rule and interests in India.
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