The Moderates were called so because 1 They had rejected the idea of participating in legislative co...........

Modern Indian History 1885-1905

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The Moderates were called so because

1. They had rejected the idea of participating in legislative councils and instead believed in peaceful protests.

2. They relied on organized struggle against the British, something that was opposite to the extremist camp.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

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Explanation:

The Moderates had faith in the British justice and goodwill. They were called moderates because they adopted peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their demands. They organized in parties and associations, even extremists did the same, but they the latter were more radical in their approach.Main Demands of Moderates were:
Expansion and reform of legislative councils;Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India;Separation of the judiciary from the executive;More powers for the local bodies;Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords;Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty;Reduction of spending on army;Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form Associations.