Indian National Congress was founded by a Retired Civil Servant and not by any Indian. It was said that the INC was started by Viceroy Lord Dufferin with the help of an ex Civil Services member as a "Safety Valve" against the popular discontent. This is termed as "Safety Valve Theory". This theory says .............. against the government. So if the Government itself provides them a platform to raise their voice, it may be possible to stop such nuisance.
a) Indians were incapable of organizing themselves politically
b) Indians needed a channel to express their grievances peacefully
c) Indians were prone to violent uprisings
d) Indians lacked leadership and guidance
