Who among the following used the safety valve theory and opined that the Indian National Congress was 'a product of the brain of Lord Dufferin'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Lala Lajpat Rai.

• Lala Lajpat Rai, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer, is often associated with the "Safety Valve Theory".
• He believed that the Indian National Congress was created by the British to prevent further unrest by providing a peaceful avenue for the Indian people to voice their grievances.

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• Safety Valve Theory: The theory suggests that the British created the Indian National Congress as a way to contain and manage Indian unrest by providing a controlled platform for political dialogue.
• Lala Lajpat Rai: A prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, Lajpat Rai was critical of the British and had a significant role in the struggle for freedom.