Poona Sarvajanik Sabha: ● It was established by MG Ranade in 1870. ● Ganesh Vasudeo was a prominent leader of the Sabha . So, statement 1 is NOT correct . ● It did not advocate radical reforms. So, statement 3 is NOT correct. ● It was a socio-political organization in British India that started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and the people of India. So, statement 2 is correct. ● It started as an elected body of 95 members elected by 6000 persons. ● The organization was a precursor to the Indian National Congress which started with its first session from Maharashtra itself. ● It provided many of the prominent leaders of national stature to the Indian freedom struggle including Bal Gangadhar Tilak.