Question

The first stage in the evolution of Co-operative Principles is associated with:

• A. Government policies
• B. Karve Committee
• C. ICA Reformulation
• D. Rochdale Pioneers

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Rochdale Pioneers

The Rochdale Pioneers (1844, England) are credited with laying the foundation of modern co-operative principles. They established the first successful consumer cooperative and introduced principles. This stage marks the beginning of formal cooperative principles, which later influenced ICA reforms and national cooperative policies.