Question

What was the goal of colonial self-government, as advocated by early nationalists?

• A. To make India an independent and sovereign nation, free of British rule
• B. To increase Indian representation in the British Parliament
• C. To form a separate legislature for Indians within the House of Commons in London
• D. To form an Indian government which would administer the colony under British supervision

Answer 1

The correct option is D To form an Indian government which would administer the colony under British supervision

The nationalists stressed on the idea of Swaraj or self-government. So, they demanded a colonial form of self-government which would allow India to form its own elected government, which would administer India with British supervision. This model of self-governance was being followed in colonies in North America and Australia.