Actions of Early Nationalists

Q. Assertion (A): Early nationalists called for the expansion and reform of Legislative Councils.

Reason (R): Indians were under-represented, and even those Indians who were members of councils did not have the power to vote.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false and (R) is true.
5. Both statements are false.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true?

1. Early nationalists wanted the political executive to have a greater say in the working of the judiciary so as to ensure fairness.
2. The colonial form of self-government was based on the idea of swarajya.
3. Nationalists wanted the government to reduce the duties imposed on imported products so that Indians could buy them at lower rates.
4. They demanded cheap credit from banks for farmers.

Q. Why did the early nationalists want a reduction in millitary expenditure?

1. They wanted more revenue to be directed towards public welfare
2. They wanted to prevent Indian troops from being deployed in wars
3. They were protesting the poor treatment of Indian soldiers
4. They wanted a shift from a standing army to temporary militia

Q. Which of the following documents is defined as a formal written request appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause?

1. Tender
2. Petition
3. Affidavit
4. Notice

Q. Which method allowed early nationalists to peacefully protest for reforms in the British Parliament?

1. Colonial self-government
2. Constitutional agitation
3. Formation of Legislative Councils
4. Divide and Rule

Q. What was the name of the advisory body for the British Secretary of State which was situated in London?

1. Britain Council
2. English Council
3. British Council
4. India Council

Q. What was the goal of colonial self-government, as advocated by early nationalists?

1. To make India an independent and sovereign nation, free of British rule
2. To form an Indian government which would administer the colony under British supervision
3. To form a separate legislature for Indians within the House of Commons in London
4. To increase Indian representation in the British Parliament

Q. The early nationalists wanted the India Council to be abolished because it did not adequately represent Indian interests.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following was not among the demands of the early nationalist leaders?

1. Conduction of Civil Services Exams in both England and India
2. Separation of the judiciary from the executive
3. Reduction of land revenue
4. Reduction of tax and duties on salt and sugar

Q. Early nationalists demanded __________so that Indians could form their own government with British supervision.

1. Swades
2. Swarajya
3. Swadesha
4. Independence