Who was the founder of the first trade union in India, the Bombay Mill Hands Association

Q. Who was the founder of the first trade union in India, the Bombay Mill Hands Association of 1890?

(a) Sadipada Banerjee

(b) Vallabhai Patel

(c) M.K. Gandhi

(d) N.M. Lokhande

Ans: (d) N.M. Lokhande

Explanation: The correct answer is (d) N.M. Lokhande.

N.M. Lokhande, also known as Narsimha Moreshwar Lokhande, was the founder of the first trade union in India called the Bombay Mill Hands Association. It was established in 1890 with the objective of addressing the grievances and improving the working conditions of mill workers in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Lokhande, himself a mill worker, recognized the need for collective action and organized the mill workers to fight for their rights. The Bombay Mill Hands Association played a significant role in advocating for better wages, working hours, and improved living conditions for the workers.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) N.M. Lokhande.