Question

Reason why the early Congressmen were called Moderates.

Answer 1

The early Congressmen were called Moderates because:
(i) They were staunch believers in open-minded and moderate politics.
(ii) They believed in loyalty to the British crown. They had faith in the British sense of justice and fairplay.

(iii) They were of the opinion that Britain would help Indians govern themselves according to the western standards.

(iv) They relied on constitutional and peaceful methods to achieve their aims. They believed in patience and reconciliation rather than in violence and confrontation.