Question

Which of the following was not one of the demands of the Moderators about which they organized agitations on constitutional lines from 1885 to 1905?

• A. Larger employment of Indians in higher services, and holding of India Civil Service Examinations in England and India simultaneously
• B. More educational facilities and employment opportunities for women
• C. Expansion of Legislative Councils, representation of Indians on the Secretary of State's Council. Viceroy's Executive Council and Government Executive Councils.
• D. Reduction in military expenditure

Answer 1

The correct option is B More educational facilities and employment opportunities for women

The Early Nationalists, also known as the Moderates, were a group of political leaders in India active between 1885 to 1907. The Early Nationalists demanded the Abolition of the Preventive Detention Act and restoration of individual liberties and right to assemble and to form associations.They also wanted the Removal of the restrictions imposed by the British Government on the freedom of speech, and the freedom of the press. More educational facilities and employment opportunities for women was not one of the demands of the Moderators about which they organized agitations on constitutional lines from 1885 to 1905.