Question

Mention two associations which served as the forerunners (precursors) of the
Indian National Congress. Who were the founders of the two associations?

Answer 1

East India Association by Dadabhai Naoroji
Indian association by Surendra Nath Banerjee 
These were the two associations which served as the precursors of INC

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Indian National Association in 1876, was founded by ‘Surendranath Banerjee’ and ‘Anand Mohan Bose’.

2. Bombay Presidency Association in 1852 was founded by Jamshed Jejibhai, Naoroji Fursungi, Dadabhai Naoroji.

Explanation:

The Indian National Association was involved in the awakening the sense of patriotism amongst the people of the country. It, later on, merged with the ‘Indian National Congress’.

The ‘Bombay Presidency Association’ was formed to hear and address the grievances of the people through legal ways to the British government.