03: First Phase Of The Indian National Movement : Icse-x-history

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Qstn #4
What was the belief of the Early Nationalists regarding the British rule in India?
Ans : The Early Nationalists were a band of loyalists, who were proud of their British connections. They had faith in the British sense of justice and fair play. The first session of Congress ended with three cheers" for Hume and Hume answered with three cheers" for her majesty, "the Queen Empress". They believed that the Englishmen would grant 'Home Rule' to the Indians when they would come to know of their will. They relied on the solemn pledge given in the British Government from time to time. In fact, their criticism for the Government was also based on dignity and moderation.

Qstn #5
What according to the Early Nationalists was an obstacle in India's progress? What kind of self government did the Early Nationalists demand?
Ans : According to the Early Nationalists the main obstacle in India's progress was social and economic backwardness of Indians. The Early Nationalists wanted a larger share in the Government of their country India. Their demands for Constitutional reforms were conceded in 1892 in the form of the Indian Councils Act. They believed that eventually India should move towards democratic self-government.

Qstn #6
State any two issues opposed by the Early Nationalists in the field of civil liberties.
Ans : The Early Nationalists strongly opposed the restrictions imposed by the British government on the freedom of speech, press and association. They demanded the right to assemble and to form associations,

Qstn #7
Mention any two demands of the Early Nationalists that aimed at improving the lot of the peasants.
Ans : (a) Reduction of land-revenue and provision of credit to peasants.
(b) Improvement in the conditions of work of plantation workers.

Qstn #8
Mention any two constitutional demands made by the Early Nationalists. Constitutional demands made by the Early Nationalists:
Ans : (i) Development of self-government by representatives both at central and the provincial levels.
(ii) Expansion of the Legislative Councils created by the Act of 1861.

Qstn #9
Name any two economic issues raised by the Early Nationalists.
Ans : (i) Reduction in land revenue and protection of peasants against unjust demands of the Zamindars.
(ii) Reduction in expenditure on the army and the money thus saved to be spent on welfare activities such as health and educations.

Qstn #10
What did the Early Nationalists demand for the industrial growth of India?
Ans : They demanded industrial growth through trade protection. That means that a heavy tax should be imposed on imported goods and the government should give loans for the development of iron, coal, paper and sugar industries in India.

Qstn #11
Mention any two achievements of the Early Nationalists.
Ans : (i) The Early Nationalists infused national consciousness among various sections of public life. (ii) They popularised the ideas of democracy, civil liberty and representative institutions.

Qstn #12
Mention any two shortcomings of the Early Nationalists.
Ans : They used their beggarly methods of prayer and petitions. Secondly, Early Nationalists failed to realise any clash of interests between the Indians and the English.

Qstn #13
Who is known as India's unofficial ambassador and why?
Ans : Dadabhai Naoroji came to be know as Indian's unofficial Ambassador in England. Dadabhai Naoroji, was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress, presided over the sessions of the Congress in 1886, 1893 and 1906. His Presidentship in 1906 was an effort to revive back the lost prestige of Congress, owing to the partition of Bengal in 1905. Extremists, who otherwise would have liked Tilak to hold the Office of President, gave way to Dadabhai Naoroji, for he had established a name for himself.

Qstn #14
Who is the author of Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'? Name the first Indian who passed the Indian Civil Service Examination.
Ans : Dadabhai Naoroji is the author of "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'. Surendranath Banerjee was the first Indian to pass Indian Civil Services Examination.

Qstn #15
Against which two Acts did Surendranath Banerjee start an agitation?
Ans : Surendranath Banerjee started, agitation against the License Act, the Arms Act.

Qstn #16
List briefly any two causes that Gopal Krishna Gokhale supported.
Ans : (i) He supported the separation of Judiciary from the executive and reform of Legislative Council. (ii) He played an important role in passage of Minto Morley Reforms.

Qstn #17
Name the leader who was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India." AnswerDadabhai Naoroji, one of the pioneer statesmen, came to be known as 'Grand Old Man of India.'

Qstn #18
What was the objective of the East India Association?
Ans : The East India Association was founded in 1866 with an objective to promote the interests and welfare of Indians and to inform the British of the true state of affairs in India,