______ ही महाराष्ट्रातील पहिली राजकीय संघटना होती.

The correct answer is Option C (Bombay Association).

Key Points:
• The Bombay Association was established on 26 August 1852, making it the very first political organization in the Bombay Presidency and Maharashtra.
• It was founded under the leadership of Jagannath Shankarsheth (Nana Shankarsheth), who served as its first President, along with Dr. Bhau Daji Lad as the first Secretary and Dadabhai Naoroji as an active leader.
• The primary objective of the Bombay Association was to convey genuine public grievances and suggestions to the British Parliament and government through peaceful and constitutional petitions.
• In 1852, the association sent a detailed memorandum to the British Parliament demanding administrative reforms, inclusion of Indians in legislative councils, and reduction of excessive taxes.
• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded later in 1870, East India Association in 1866 (London), and the Indian National Congress in 1885.
• Key Takeaway: The Bombay Association (established August 26, 1852 by Jagannath Shankarsheth and Bhau Daji Lad) was the first political association in Maharashtra.