Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament? [2002]

Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in 1875, it submitted a petition to the British House of Commons demanding Indian representation in Parliament. It was founded in 1870 by Mahadev Govind Ranade, Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, and S. H. Chiplunkar as a socio-political organisation in British India. Originally started in 1867 by Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi as a small body, it was later reorganised and renamed in 1870. The Sabha acted as a link between the colonial government and the Indian people by presenting public grievances and promoting patriotic feelings among the masses.
It represented various sections of society, including sardars, landowners, businessmen, government servants, lawyers, and teachers. During the Deccan riots, the Sabha supported peasants and later organised famine relief in 1876. It also established nyaya sabhas (arbitration courts) for the private settlement of disputes to reduce litigation costs. The organisation gradually expanded beyond Pune, opening branches in Satara district at Satara, Wai, and Karad.