Question

Which among the following are the reasons why some historians feels that politics was a part-time engagement for most Early Nationalists?

• A. Early Nationalists lived an elite lifestyle.
• B. They enjoyed working with the British.
• C. They involved common people in their movements.
• D. They failed to recognise the British’s exploitative policies at first.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Early Nationalists lived an elite lifestyle.
B They enjoyed working with the British.
D They failed to recognise the British’s exploitative policies at first.

Early Nationalists lived an elite lifestyle and appeared to be anglicised in their personal life. They enjoyed the benefits of working with the British and were called ‘Armchair Politicians’. They distrusted masses in the political faith and thus, common Indians were in the back seat during the first phase of Indian National Movement. Due to their unwavering faith in the British, Early Nationalists failed to recognise the British’s exploitative policies. They were also unaware that their interests clashed with the British.