Question

Q. With reference to Moderate Leaders during the freedom struggle, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1, 3 and 4 only
• C. 2, and 3 only
• D. 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Congress in its infancy was dominated by the Moderates, those persons whose political opinion and activities were not Radicals. There are three reasons why we call them moderates. First, they had an unlimited sense of faith in the British sense of justice. They thought of the British connection with India as something which should continue for the larger good of England and India both. Second, they asked for constitutional and other reforms within the framework of British rule. All of their demands were of a moderate character. Third, methods of struggle were also quite moderate. They carried their agitation through petitions and resolutions.

Statement 2 is correct: Their methods of struggle were also quite moderate. They carried their agitation through petitions and resolutions.

Statement 3 is correct: They demanded the abolition of the Indian Council.

Statement 4 is correct: They demanded complete Separation of the executive from and judicial functions.