Consider the following statements about the early phase of the National Movement in India : 1. Ferozeshah Mehta, Badruddin Tyabji and others formed the Bombay Presidency Association. 2. Surendranath Banerjee and his group planned an Indian National Conference at Calcutta. 3. Allan Octavian Hume decided to create an all-India body as a rival to the above organisations to give vent to the grievances of the poor and marginalised Indians. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Correct → Ferozeshah Mehta, Badruddin Tyabji: Bombay Presidency Association; Surendranath Banerjee: Indian National Conference | NOT: Hume's body a rival for the poor and marginalised