The 'Safety Valve theory' propounded by leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai in the context of the formation of the Indian National Congress suggests that
The British used Congress to directly recruit the Indians for World War-II
The Congress was formed to protect small Indian Industries from British competition.
Congress was established as a platform to secure the religious interests and prevent communal disputes.
The Congress was formed to provide a peaceful outlet for public discontent and prevent another revolt like 1857.