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GS History Modern India
Q.

In the context of the history of freedom struggle of India, the term 'Safety Valve' implies what?

Explanation:
  • Indian National Congress was founded by a Retired Civil Servant, A.O. Hume and not by any Indian. It was said that the INC was started by Viceroy Lord Dufferin with the help of an ex-Civil Services member as a "Safety Valve" against the popular discontent. This theory has been discarded now.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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