The real aim of the political work of the Congress, in words of the moderates, was

a) Indian independence

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b) Swaraj (self-rule)

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c) Educate Indian people

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d) Change in government policies

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Solution

The correct option is C c) Educate Indian people

c)
Early nationalists wanted to build up a strong public opinion in India and to persuade British government. But Justice Ranade, in 1891 replied to Gokhale the real aim of their works (resolutions, petitions and memorials) is to educate people and that they were just nominally addressed to the Government.

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