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What was the main belief of the moderate Congress leaders regarding the British rule in India?
Question

What was the main belief of the moderate Congress leaders regarding the British rule in India?

A.

Immediate independence

B.

Support for British

C.

Gradual political freedom

D.

Violent uprising

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Gradual political freedom
Explanation:
● Moderate Congress leaders believed that political freedom should be achieved slowly and through constitutional methods.
● They trusted British justice and hoped for reforms from within the system.
● They used petitions, prayers and speeches to demand political rights.
Information Booster:
● Moderates phase (1885–1905) of Congress history.
● Key leaders – Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta.
● Believed in British goodwill and dialogue.
● Demanded Indianisation of civil services.
● Used constitutional and peaceful methods only.
Additional Knowledge:
● Extremists believed in assertive politics.
● Moderates focused on reforms and requests.
● Immediate independence was not their demand.
● They avoided violent movements.

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