Question

What were some of the demands of the Indian National Congress in the 19th century?

• A. To support the Vernacular Press and Arms Acts.
• B. More power for the Legislative Councils.
• C. The British be given higher positions
• D. Indianisation of the administration.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Indianisation of the administration.

The Indian National Congress was a body of political leaders that advocated reforms like more power for Legislative Councils from the British. They demanded that Indians should be given high positions in the government with eligibility being decided by civil service examinations. Indianisation of the administration and separation of the judiciary branch of the government from the executive branch were other demands.