Which of the following was/were the demand(s) raised by the Indian National Congress?
A
Increase the representation of Indians in the government.
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B
Changes in the way the police operated in India.
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C
Reconsider the forest laws that did not allow the tribals to use forest resources.
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D
Protection of the historical monuments in India.
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Solution
The correct options are A Increase the representation of Indians in the government. B Changes in the way the police operated in India. C Reconsider the forest laws that did not allow the tribals to use forest resources. Congress tabled various demands to the British government:
1) Increasing the number of elected members in the legislative council; 2) Changes in the way the police operated in India; 3) Repealing forest laws that curbed the rights of tribals to use forest resources; 4) Separating judicial and executive functions of government; 5) Reducing military expenditure on wars and reduction of Indian funds spent on the pensions of officials living in Britain in retirement.