Beliefs of Early Nationalists

Q. Select the three distinct phases of Indian National Movement.

1. Early Nationalism Era
2. Modern Nationalism Era
3. Assertive Nationalism Era
4. Mahatma Gandhi Era

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true with reference to the beliefs of early nationalists?

1. They believed that the only way to achieve self-governance was to violently overthrow the colonial rulers.
2. They believed that public petitions and prayers would appeal to British sentiments of justice.
3. They felt that British rule had had a positive impact on the Indian subcontinent.
4. Nationalists like Dadabhai Naoroji declared that despite knowing about the poverty in India, Britishers were apathetic to the suffering of the masses.

Q. Which of the following options best summarises the methods of Assertive Nationalism?

1. Silent and non-violent public protest to appeal to the British sentiments of 'justice' and 'equality'
2. Circulating petitions and making the British Parliament aware of social problems in India
3. Direct and extreme action to impact British political and economic interests
4. Mass mobilisation, with specific focus on inclusion of marginalised sections

Q. Who among the following leaders is not associated with the Moderate era of Indian nationalism?

1. R.C Dutt
2. K.T Telang
3. Gopalkrishna Gokhale
4. Mahatma Gandhi

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Q. Assertion (A): Early nationalists asked for constitutional reforms within the colonial government.

Reason (R): This is because they believed in Gandhi's vision, and were strictly against violent protest.

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 false and (R) is true.
4. (A) is true and (R) is false.

Q. Which of the following terms was used to describe the dominant leaders of the Assertive Nationalist Era?

1. Radicals
2. Moderates
3. Gandhian
4. None of the above

Q. In which year did Early Nationalist leader B. C. Pal said: "I am loyal to the British government because with me loyalty to the British government is identical with loyalty to my own people and my own country"?

1. 1805
2. 1835
3. 1887
4. 1890

Q. Select the sentences which are true about the Early Nationalists.

1. They believed in the approach of prayers and petitions.
2. They believed in aggressive protests and radical methods.
3. They asked for constitutional reforms within the framework of the British rule.
4. They were totally against the English education.

Q. By which of the following names was the early nationalist era also known as?

1. Assertive Phase
2. Gandhian Phase
3. Moderate Phase
4. Radical Phase

Q. Match the following:

1. Moderate Era
2. Mahatma Gandhi Era
3. Assertive Era

Q. What does aggressive nationalism do?

1. Endangers national unity
2. Leads to stunted growth
3. Breeds threat to international relations
4. All of the above

Q. The Early Nationalists had faith on British ________.

1. Fair play
2. Sense of justice
3. Honesty and Integrity
4. All above

Q. Which of the following methods was the main approach used by leaders in the first phase of Indian Nationalism?

1. Prayers and petitions
2. Complete boycott
3. Overthrow by violence
4. Satyagraha

Q. Many Moderate nationalists were admirers of western political beliefs, and thought that British education had greatly benefitted Indians.

1. True
2. False