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What was one of the major demands raised by the early Congress regarding the economy?
What was one of the major demands raised by the early Congress regarding the economy?
- Imposition of higher salt tax
- Increase in military expenditure
- Expansion of exports to Europe
- More funds for irrigation (correct)
Why did the British officers resist Indianisation of positions of responsibility?
Why did the British officers resist Indianisation of positions of responsibility?
- Because Indians were not interested in such positions
- To maintain control over administrative decisions
- Because Indians were considered uneducated
- To prevent the drain of wealth to England (correct)
What did the Moderate leaders of the early Congress aim to achieve through public awareness efforts?
What did the Moderate leaders of the early Congress aim to achieve through public awareness efforts?
- To promote Indianisation of administrative positions
- To support British rule in India
- To criticize British rule and show its negative impact on India (correct)
- To highlight the economic benefits of British rule
In what way did British officers contribute to a drain of wealth to England?
In what way did British officers contribute to a drain of wealth to England?
What impact did the Congress attribute to the increase in land revenue under British rule?
What impact did the Congress attribute to the increase in land revenue under British rule?
Why did the Congress demand a reduction in revenue during the early period?
Why did the Congress demand a reduction in revenue during the early period?
What was one of the goals behind the demand for Indianisation of positions of responsibility by the early Congress?
What was one of the goals behind the demand for Indianisation of positions of responsibility by the early Congress?
How did the British rule under British officers impact the economy according to the early Congress?
How did the British rule under British officers impact the economy according to the early Congress?
What role did Moderate leaders play in the early Congress?
What role did Moderate leaders play in the early Congress?
Why did the early Congress criticize British rule in their speeches?
Why did the early Congress criticize British rule in their speeches?
What were some of the specific resolutions passed by the early Congress regarding economic issues?
What were some of the specific resolutions passed by the early Congress regarding economic issues?
How did British officers contribute to a drain of wealth to England according to the text?
How did British officers contribute to a drain of wealth to England according to the text?
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