Which of the following statements about the East India Association, founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in late 1860s, is INCORRECT?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Its membership was exclusively limited to Indians.
Explanation:
. East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in London 1866 included Indians and retired British officials.
. Branches in Bombay, Kolkata, Madras; aimed to inform British public on Indian conditions.
. Predecessor to INC; raised welfare awareness among rulers.
Information Booster:
. First president Lord Lyveden; Naoroji lectured May 1867.
. Promoted correct picture of India countering ignorance.
. Merged objectives with later nationalist groups.
Additional Knowledge:
It included members from different provinces of India (Option a)
. Correct; branches across major cities.
It was established in London to present the Indian perspective to the British public (Option c)
. Correct; primary London platform.
It served as a predecessor organisation to the Indian National Congress (Option d)
. Correct; similar welfare objectives.