Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

The Congress, as an organisation was considered as ........ during its evolution in 1885.

Options:

Non-Profit Organisation

Bengali Social Group

Pressure Group

Western educated people group

Correct Answer:

Pressure Group

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Pressure Group

When the Indian National Congress was founded in 1885, it was not yet a mass political party. Instead, it functioned as a pressure group, working within the framework of British rule to make moderate demands such as greater Indian representation in government and reforms in administration.