Early Nationalist Movement — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) is/are correct? 1. A.O. Hume played a crucial role in its formation. 2. The first session was held in Calcutta with 72 delegates. 3. The 'safety-valve thesis' suggests it was formed to prevent a mass uprising. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Who among the following was NOT a prominent Moderate leader of the Indian National Congress?

Consider the following statements regarding Dadabhai Naoroji: 1. He was the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons. 2. He authored the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'. 3. He presided over the Indian National Congress session only once. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Drain Theory' primarily highlighted which aspect of British rule in India?

Which of the following was NOT a demand of the Moderates during the early phase of the Indian National Congress?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Servants of India Society : Gopal Krishna Gokhale 2. Indian Association : Dadabhai Naoroji 3. 'The Bengalee' : Surendranath Banerjea Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The Indian Councils Act of 1892 was significant because it:

Which of the following statements best describes the 'elite character' of the early Indian National Congress?

The Benares Session of the Indian National Congress in 1905, presided over by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, is significant for:

Which of the following statements regarding the social reform agenda of the early nationalists is correct?

The term 'Home Charges' used by early nationalists referred to:

Which of the following regional political associations was a precursor to the Indian National Congress in the Bombay Presidency?