When was the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) established?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1920.
- The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was established on October 31, 1920. AITUC was the first national trade union center in India and was formed to promote the rights and welfare of industrial workers.
- It was founded under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai, N.M. Joshi, and others during the period of British colonial rule, with the aim of uniting workers and fighting for better working conditions, wages, and labor rights.
- AITUC played an important role in the Indian labor movement and was closely aligned with the Indian National Congress during its early years, though it later became more independent.