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Govind Babaji Joshi was a remarkable social worker in the second half of 19 th century Maharashtra. He established _____ which had in 1862 pioneered a Co-operative Credit Society.

The correct answer is

Vasai Association

Govind Babaji Joshi and the Vasai Association

Govind Babaji Joshi was a significant social worker who played an important role in Maharashtra during the latter half of the 19th century. He is known for establishing an organization that became a pioneer in the co-operative movement in India.

The question asks which organization Govind Babaji Joshi established that pioneered a Co-operative Credit Society in 1862. Let's look at the key information provided:

  • Social worker: Govind Babaji Joshi
  • Time period: Second half of 19th century Maharashtra
  • Achievement: Established an organization that pioneered a Co-operative Credit Society
  • Year of pioneering: 1862

Historical records indicate that Govind Babaji Joshi established the Vasai Association. This association is credited with initiating the first known Co-operative Credit Society in India, which was established in 1862.

Therefore, the organization established by Govind Babaji Joshi which pioneered the Co-operative Credit Society in 1862 was the Vasai Association.

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Important Questions from Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations upto 1885

  1. Arrange the establishment of the following in a chronological order (starting with the earliest) :
    1. The East India Association
    2. The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
    3. The Madras Mahajan Sabha
    4. The Bombay Presidency Association
    Select the correct answer using the code given below :
  2. In 1866, who organised the East India Association in London to discuss the Indian question and to influence British public officials to promote Indian welfare?
  3. The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by M. G. Ranade and G. V. Joshi on:

  4. ________ founded the Prarthana Samaj.

  5. Statement I: The Oudh Kisan Sabha established in 1920 failed to bring under its wing any Kisan Sabhas.

    Statement II: The Oudh Kisan Sabha asked the Kisans to refuse to till bedakhli land, not to offer hari and begar.

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