Indian National Congress Establishment
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Why was the demand for Indianisation of the administration raised?

  • To combat racism and reduce the concentration of power in white officials. (correct)
  • To exclude Indians from positions of responsibility and maintain British dominance.
  • To create opportunities for British officials and expand their power in India.
  • To increase the wealth drain to England and promote British rule.
  • What economic issues were raised by the early Congress leaders?

  • Increase in land revenue and exports of grains to Europe.
  • Decrease in military expenditure and more funds for irrigation.
  • Increase in exports and decrease in revenue for infrastructure development.
  • Reducing revenue, cutting military expenditure, and increasing irrigation funds. (correct)
  • What were some demands made by the early Congress regarding the judiciary?

  • Abolishing the judiciary system completely.
  • Combining the judiciary with the executive branch.
  • Separation of the judiciary from the executive. (correct)
  • Giving more power to the executive over the judiciary.
  • How did the Moderate leaders aim to develop public awareness about British rule?

    <p>By criticizing British rule through newspapers, articles, and speeches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Congress think was necessary to make the British government aware of Indian sentiments?

    <p>Expressing demands and making Indians aware of British ideals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of British rule on poverty according to the early Congress?

    <p>British rule increased poverty and led to famines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following individuals was a retired British official that played a part in bringing Indians together for the establishment of the Indian National Congress?

    <p>A.O. Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What city did the 72 delegates from all over India meet in to establish the Indian National Congress in December 1885?

    <p>Bombay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader, settled in London and a member of the British Parliament, guided the younger nationalists during the early years of the Indian National Congress?

    <p>Dadabhai Naoroji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress during its first twenty years?

    <p>Greater voice for Indians in government and administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Indian National Congress demand in terms of civil service examinations during its early years?

    <p>Introduce exams for Indians in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region did most of the early leadership of the Indian National Congress come from?

    <p>Calcutta</p> Signup and view all the answers

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