First Phase of Indian National Movement

Question 1

Divisions of Indian National Movement’s history

Answer 1

1. The Early Nationalist Phase
2. The Assertive Phase
3. The Gandhian Era

Question 2

Early Nationalists

Answer 2

The leaders of the initial years of the Congress

Question 3

Professions of early nationalists

Answer 3

Professions like lawyers, barristers, teachers and officials who drew inspiration from Western thought

Question 4

Name of method followed by Early Nationalists

Answer 4

Constitutional Agitation Method

Question 5

Why didn’t the early nationalists aim at high demands?

Answer 5

1. They wanted to work on lines of least resistance.

2. They did not want to arouse serious opposition.

Question 6

Objectives of early nationalists

Answer 6

1. To educate people in India in moden politics
2. To arouse national political consciousness
3. To create a united public opinion
4. To influence the British government and the British public.