Surendranath Banerjee Found Indian Association in 1876 to Protest Civil Service Age Limit

Why in news

The historical significance of Surendranath Banerjee founding the Indian Association in 1876 to protest colonial civil service policies is highlighted as a catalyst for youth political activism.

Background

Surendranath Banerjee founded the Indian Association in Calcutta on July 26, 1876. The primary objective was to protest the reduction of the Indian Civil Service examination age limit from 21 to 19.

Facts for Prelims

• PostSurendranath Banerjee was a key figure in the Indian Association and a prominent nationalist leader.
• FactThe Indian Association was founded in 1876 in Calcutta.
• FactThe colonial policy in question lowered the ICS examination age limit from 21 to 19.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of the Indian Association in mobilizing political consciousness and youth activism during the late 19th-century nationalist movement.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Role of civil service reforms in nationalist sentiment
• Mobilization of youth in political movements
• Impact of colonial policies on Indian identity

Keywords: Political activism · Colonial policy · Nationalist movement · Civil service reforms

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