18 Questions
What were the constitutional demands of the Early Nationalists?
Expansion of Legislative Councils, Increase in the membership of the Councils, Increase in powers of the Legislative Councils, Self government, Separation of judiciary from the executive
What were the administrative demands of the Early Nationalists?
Indianisation of Civil Services, Simultaneous holding of ICS Examination in India and England, Repeal of the Arms Act and License Act, Wider employment of Indians at high ranks
What were the economic demands of the Early Nationalists?
Reduction of land revenue, Eradication of poverty, Reduction in Military expenditure
What were the methods used by the Moderates to achieve their objectives?
Petitions, Prayers, Protest, Sending representatives to England, Setting up committee of National Congress in England, Using press for criticizing British Policies, Holding meetings and discussions
How did the Moderates believe the British Government could be influenced?
By agreements and persuasion
What was the role of the press in the methods of the Moderates?
Criticism of British Policies
What causes the development of low pressure over the northern plains of India?
Intense heat prevailing over India
Why does the South-East Trade wind get deflected to the right over India?
Geographical position near the equator
Which factor plays a crucial role in controlling the Indian climate according to the text?
Surface winds and upper currents
What effect do temperate cyclones from the Mediterranean Sea have on agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
Beneficial for wheat and barley crops
How does the retreating South-West monsoon impact the Indian subcontinent in mid-September?
Triggers acceleration of withdrawal process
Which region experiences summer monsoon rains from the Bay of Bengal stream during specific seasons according to the text?
Eastern coastal areas of India
What is the main reason behind the alternation of seasons in the tropical monsoon type of climate?
Shift in the Earth's tilt
Why do Western Disturbances bring rain in winter to Northwest India?
They carry moisture from the Mediterranean Sea
What effect do the Westerly depressions originating in the Mediterranean Sea have on Western Uttar Pradesh?
Cause cyclones giving winter showers
How does the Tropic of Cancer impact the climate of India?
Influences the onset of monsoons
What is the significance of latitudinal extent on the climate of the Indian sub-continent?
Affects the amount of precipitation received
Why are the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal significant for India's climate?
Affect the direction and intensity of winds
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