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Who propagated the ‘safety valve theory’ and about which organization?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A. O. Hume, about Indian National Congress
  2. Lord Dufferin about Indian Association
  3. Charles Tegart for Zamindari Association
  4. Lord Macaulay for British-India League

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. O. Hume, about Indian National Congress

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. O. Hume, about Indian National Congress 📚 Explanation: The 'safety valve theory' was first proposed to explain the founding of the Indian National Congress in 1885. It suggested that 'A.O. Hume' created the Congress to provide a safe platform for educated Indians to vent their anger against the British. The idea was that this would prevent a violent explosion or another large revolt like 1857. While some early leaders believed this, many modern historians view the Congress as a genuine product of Indian nationalist growth.