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    Working class movement during British rule charted different path from the mainstream struggle of independence. Which among the following statements is correct regarding India's working class movement?                                                   
    1. First attempt to limit working hours for labour was brought by Sorabjee Shapoorjee Bengalee.
    2. 'Bombay Mill Hands Association' was established by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1890.
    3. Attitude of Indian National Congress towards working class movement was of indifference only, despite of their ownership being foreign or domestic.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  3 only                      

    D)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      'Bombay Mill Hands Association' was established by Narayan Meghajee Lokhanday. He also started anglo-marathi weekly called Dina-Bandhu. Generally, Indian National Congress supported the working class movement when the enterprises were owned by any   foreigner but it was aloof in case of domestic ownership.          


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