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During the early phase of the Indian National Congress (1885–1905), the Early Nationalists (Moderates) relied primarily on constitutional agitation and petitions to voice Indian demands. Which of the following statements accurately describes a major constitutional achievement of the Moderates during this period?

  1. They successfully campaigned for the passage of the Indian Councils Act of 1892, which expanded legislative councils and granted members the right to discuss the budget.Answer
  2. B
    They achieved the immediate repeal of land revenue assessments and salt taxes by organizing nationwide Civil Disobedience Movements.
  3. C
    They persuaded the colonial administration to establish provincial dyarchy under the provisions of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms during their first decade.
  4. D
    They secured Indian appointments to the Viceroy's Executive Council under the terms established by the Charter Act of 1853.

Answer

The Early Nationalists (Moderates) successfully campaigned for the Indian Councils Act of 1892, which enlarged the legislative councils and granted members the right to discuss the annual budget.
The Moderate phase of the Indian National Congress (1885–1905) focused on constitutional agitation. Their persistent resolutions and public campaigns led directly to the Indian Councils Act of 1892, which increased the number of non-official members in imperial and provincial legislative councils and allowed council members to ask questions on administrative matters and discuss the annual budget.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core methods and goals of the early Indian National Congress phase (1885–1905).
The Moderates emphasized constitutional reform, expansion of representative legislative bodies, and administrative critique through peaceful resolutions.
Identifying Moderate methods helps determine which colonial reform was passed in response to their efforts.
2
Evaluate the major legislative reform enacted by the British government during this era.
The British Parliament passed the Indian Councils Act of 1892, expanding non-official seats in councils and permitting financial discussions.
This act represented the primary constitutional concession granted to early INC demands.

Key Concept

Constitutional reforms and achievements of the Early INC Phase (Indian Councils Act of 1892)
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