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What was a key feature of the consciousness of the political associations formed in the 1870s and 1880s?
What was a key feature of the consciousness of the political associations formed in the 1870s and 1880s?
- Exclusivity to English-educated professionals
- Regional goals
- Empowerment of the Indian people (correct)
- Class-based decision making
Which act passed in 1878 prohibited Indians from possessing arms?
Which act passed in 1878 prohibited Indians from possessing arms?
- Sarvajanik Arms Act
- Arms Act (correct)
- Indian Association Act
- Vernacular Press Act
What was the literal meaning of 'sarvajanik' in the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?
What was the literal meaning of 'sarvajanik' in the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'?
- Of or for all the people (correct)
- For English-educated professionals
- For lawyers
- Of a specific community
What was the goal of most political associations formed after 1850 in India?
What was the goal of most political associations formed after 1850 in India?
What intensified dissatisfaction with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?
What intensified dissatisfaction with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?
Which professionals primarily led the political associations formed after 1850 in India?
Which professionals primarily led the political associations formed after 1850 in India?
What was one of the demands of the early Congress highlighted in the text?
What was one of the demands of the early Congress highlighted in the text?
Why did the early Congress advocate for Indianisation of administration?
Why did the early Congress advocate for Indianisation of administration?
How did the early Congress view the impact of British rule on India's economy?
How did the early Congress view the impact of British rule on India's economy?
What was one of the economic demands raised by the early Congress?
What was one of the economic demands raised by the early Congress?
How did the Moderate leader Dinshaw Wacha criticize his contemporaries' focus on personal pursuits?
How did the Moderate leader Dinshaw Wacha criticize his contemporaries' focus on personal pursuits?
What did the British officers hope to achieve through Indianisation according to the text?
What did the British officers hope to achieve through Indianisation according to the text?
What was the main intention behind the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
What was the main intention behind the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
Why were Indians enraged when the government withdrew the Ilbert Bill?
Why were Indians enraged when the government withdrew the Ilbert Bill?
What event deepened the desire for an all-India organisation of educated Indians?
What event deepened the desire for an all-India organisation of educated Indians?
Who were among the early leaders of the Indian National Congress?
Who were among the early leaders of the Indian National Congress?
Who guided the younger nationalists in the Indian National Congress?
Who guided the younger nationalists in the Indian National Congress?
What role did A.O. Hume play in bringing Indians together?
What role did A.O. Hume play in bringing Indians together?
