Assertion (A): East India Association in London was organised by Dadabhai Naoroji.
Reason (R): He wanted to influence the British public opinion

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. It superseded the London Indian Society and was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the Government.