Moderate phase of Congress(1885-1905)

1

Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Naoroji. Which one of the following is/are correct?

  1. In 1866, East India Association was organised in London by Dadabhai Naoroji, to promote Indian warfare.
  2. Dadabhai Naoroji is known as Grand Old Man of India.
  3. Dadabhai Naoroji was honoured by being elected president of the Indian National Congress twice.

Codes:

A
I and II only
B
II only
C
II and III only
D
All are correct.

2

The Moderates advocated and used methods of Constitutional agitation for demanding reforms. Which of the following were famous moderate leaders?

  1. Dinshaw Wacha
  2. Surendranath Bannerjee
  3. Pherozeshah Mehta
  4. Harkrishan Lal

Codes:

A
Only I
B
I, II and III
C
II, III and IV
D
All the above

3

Which of the following statements are correct in the context of the main demands of the Moderates?

  1. Expansion and reform of the legislative councils, leading to popular control of administration.
  2. Greater opportunities for Indians in the public services by holding ICS examinations simultaneously in England and India.
  3. Grant of self government to India within the British Empire.

Codes:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
Only 3
D
1, 2 and 3

4

Who among the following described Indian National Congress ‘as a mighty nationaliser’, and said that nationalization was its most ‘glorious role’?

A
Dadabhai Nauroji
B
Lokmanya Tilak
C
P. Ananda Charlu
D
W.C. Bannerji

5

Which of the following statements about Dadabhai Naoroji is correct?

  1. He organized East India Association
  2. He authored first book criticizing economic policies of British in India titled “The Economic History of India”
  3. He is also credited with the founding of the Indian National Congress.
  4. He was the first Asian to become British MP.

Choose the correct option:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
C
2 and 4 only
D
1, 3 and 4 only

6

With reference to main demands of moderates (Indian National Congress), consider the following statements:

  1. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.
  2. Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations.
  3. Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

7

With reference to Surendranath Banerjee, consider the following statements:

  1. He firmly opposed the Partition of Bengal.
  2. He founded the Indian Association (1880) to agitate for political reforms.
  3. He had convened the Indian National Conference (1883) which merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

8

With reference to Dadabhai Naoroji, consider the following statements:

  1. He was known as the Grand Old Man of India.
  2. He was the first Indian to become a Member of the British House of Commons.
  3. In 1905, he founded the Servants of India Society to train Indians to dedicate their lives to the cause of the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

9

With reference to Methods of Moderates, find out the incorrect statement:

A
The Moderates had total faith in the British sense of justice and fair play.
B
The moderates used petitions, resolutions, meetings, leaflets and pamphlets, memo-randum and delegations to present their demands.
C
They confined their political activities to the educated classes only.
D
Their aim was to attain political rights and self-government on immediate basis.

10

Who had written Poverty and Un-British Rule in India?

A
M.G. Ranade
B
Dadabhai Naoroji
C
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D
R.C. Dutt

11

With respect to formation of Indian National Congress (INC), consider the following statements:

  1. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired civil servant in the British Government took the initiative to form INC.
  2. W.C. Banerjee was its first President.
  3. It was attended by 72 delegates from all over India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

12

Difference between Moderates & Extremists over Swadeshi and Boycott, find out incorrect statement.

A
The Extremists wanted to extend Swadeshi and Boycott movement from Bengal to the rest of the country.
B
Extremists wanted to extend the boycott to every form of association with the Government.
C
The Moderates wanted to confine the boycott movement to Bengal and there too limit it to the boycott of foreign goods.
D
Moderates demanded political mass struggle whereas Extremist didn’t.

13

Consider the following statements about Moti Lal Nehru:

  1. ML Nehru was made the president of the All India States Peoples’ Conference.
  2. ML Nehru never presided any congress session.
  3. He strongly supported Gandhi on suspension of Non cooperation movement after Chauri-Chaura incident.

Choose the incorrect statement/s;

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
All of the above
D
3 only

14

Which of the following were most likely the main demands of moderate nationalist leaders?

  1. Expansion of legislative council
  2. Reduction of military expenditure
  3. Status of British Colony to India with Self Governemnt
  4. Enlarge opportunity for Indians in the ICS examinations

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 4 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
D
All of the above