Question

What was the Administrative demands of early Nationalist?

• A. They sowed the seeds of nationalism and spirit of unity among the Indians.
• B. They brought political consciouness by educating Indians.
• C. They instilled self-confidence among the people.
• D. All above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All above

The Moderates made the following demands in the administrative sphere:

1. Demand for simultaneous Indian Civil Service examinations in England and India.
2. Complete separation of the executive and the judiciary. They made this demand to protect Indians from arbitrary acts by the police and the bureaucracy.
3. Increase in the powers of the municipal bodies and reduction of official control over them.
4. Repeal of the Arms Act and Licence Act.
5. Wider employment of Indians in the higher grades of administrative services.
6. Spread of primary education among the masses.
7. Improvement of the police system to make it honest, efficient and popular.