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25 Difficult MCQs on Indian National Congress – Moderate Phase (1885–1905) – GK article for competitive exam preparation

25 Difficult MCQs on Indian National Congress – Moderate Phase (1885–1905)

For exams like UPSC, PCS, and State PSC, this phase is important because questions are frequently asked on: Features of Moderate ideology Methods of political agitation (prayer, petition, protest) Major leaders and their contributions Economic critique of British rule Transition from Moderate to Extremist phase in the national movement. Thus, the Moderate phase laid the foundation of the Indian national movement by creating political awareness and developing early nationalist leadership.

1.

Which of the following leaders is associated with the concept of “Political Mendicancy” to criticize the early Moderate methods?

निम्नलिखित में से किस नेता ने प्रारंभिक उदारवादियों की कार्यप्रणाली की आलोचना करते हुए “राजनीतिक भिक्षावृत्ति (Political Mendicancy)” शब्द का प्रयोग किया?

A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B. Lala Lajpat Rai

C. Aurobindo Ghosh

D. Bipin Chandra Pal

2. (Statement Based)

Consider the following statements regarding the Moderate Phase of the Indian National Congress:

  1. They believed in the justice and fairness of British rule.
  2. They demanded complete independence from the beginning.
  3. They emphasized constitutional and peaceful methods.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

उदारवादी चरण के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

  1. वे ब्रिटिश शासन की न्यायप्रियता में विश्वास करते थे।
  2. उन्होंने प्रारंभ से ही पूर्ण स्वतंत्रता की मांग की।
  3. वे संवैधानिक एवं शांतिपूर्ण तरीकों पर बल देते थे।

A. 1 and 3 only / केवल 1 और 3

B. 2 and 3 only / केवल 2 और 3

C. 1 and 2 only / केवल 1 और 2

D. 1, 2 and 3 / 1, 2 और 3

3. (Match the Following)

Match List I with List II:

सूची I को सूची II से मिलाइए:

List I (Leader)List II (Contribution)A. Dadabhai Naoroji1. Economic Drain TheoryB. Gopal Krishna Gokhale2. Servants of India SocietyC. Surendranath Banerjee3. Indian National AssociationD. Pherozeshah Mehta4. Bombay Presidency Association

Options:

A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

C. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

D. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

4.

Who among the following was the first Indian to become President of the Indian National Congress?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस का पहला भारतीय अध्यक्ष था?

A. W. C. Bonnerjee

B. Dadabhai Naoroji

C. Surendranath Banerjee

D. Badruddin Tyabji

5. (Statement Based)

Which of the following demands were raised by Moderates?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी मांगें उदारवादियों द्वारा उठाई गई थीं?

  1. Expansion of legislative councils
  2. Indianisation of civil services
  3. Reduction of military expenditure

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 2 and 3 only

6.

The book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” was written by:

“Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” पुस्तक के लेखक कौन थे?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji

B. R. C. Dutt

C. M. G. Ranade

D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

7.

Which of the following organizations existed before the formation of the INC?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा संगठन कांग्रेस की स्थापना से पहले अस्तित्व में था?

A. Indian National Association

B. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

C. Bombay Presidency Association

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. None

8.

Who founded the Servants of India Society in 1905?

1905 में Servants of India Society की स्थापना किसने की?

A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

C. M. G. Ranade

D. Dadabhai Naoroji

9.

The theory that India’s poverty was due to the economic drain to Britain was propounded by:

भारत की गरीबी का कारण ब्रिटेन को आर्थिक निकासी (Drain) बताने वाला सिद्धांत किसने दिया?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji

B. R. C. Dutt

C. M. G. Ranade

D. Both A and B

10.

The Moderate leaders primarily used which of the following methods?

उदारवादी नेताओं ने मुख्यतः कौन-सी पद्धति अपनाई?

A. Boycott and Swadeshi

B. Petitions, resolutions, and constitutional agitation

C. Armed rebellion

D. Mass civil disobedience

11. (Statement Based)

  1. Moderates were the first to develop an economic critique of colonialism.
  2. They organized mass movements involving peasants and workers.

Which is correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both

D. None

12.

Who among the following was known as “Grand Old Man of India”?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे “भारत का महान वृद्ध (Grand Old Man of India)” कहा जाता है?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji

B. M. G. Ranade

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. Surendranath Banerjee

13.

Which session of INC witnessed the first demand for Swaraj?

कांग्रेस के किस अधिवेशन में पहली बार स्वराज की मांग की गई?

A. Calcutta Session of INC 1906

B. Bombay Session of INC 1885

C. Surat Session of INC 1907

D. Madras Session of INC 1887

14.

Who founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha?

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha की स्थापना किसने की?

A. M. G. Ranade

B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. Dadabhai Naoroji

15. (Statement Based)

  1. Moderates believed in gradual reforms.
  2. They had faith in British liberalism.
  3. They supported violent revolution.

Correct answer:

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. 1,2,3

16.

Which British officer played a key role in founding the INC?

कांग्रेस की स्थापना में किस ब्रिटिश अधिकारी की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका थी?

A. Lord Dufferin

B. A. O. Hume

C. Lord Ripon

D. Lord Curzon

17.

Which of the following was NOT a demand of Moderates?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी मांग उदारवादियों की नहीं थी?

A. Separation of judiciary and executive

B. Self-government within the British Empire

C. Complete independence immediately

D. Expansion of legislative councils

18.

Who was the first Muslim President of INC?

कांग्रेस के पहले मुस्लिम अध्यक्ष कौन थे?

A. Badruddin Tyabji

B. Rahimtulla Sayani

C. Maulana Azad

D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

19.

Which leader is associated with the newspaper “The Bengalee”?

The Bengalee” समाचारपत्र किस नेता से संबंधित था?

A. Surendranath Banerjee

B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. M. G. Ranade

20.

The Drain Theory was first systematically presented before the British Parliament by:

Drain Theory को ब्रिटिश संसद में व्यवस्थित रूप से किसने प्रस्तुत किया?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji

B. R. C. Dutt

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. M. G. Ranade

21. (Match the Following)

Match the leaders with organizations:

नेताओं को संगठनों से मिलाइए:

LeaderOrganisationA. Surendranath Banerjee1. Indian National AssociationB. M. G. Ranade2. Poona Sarvajanik SabhaC. Gopal Krishna Gokhale3. Servants of India Society

Options:

A. A-1, B-2, C-3

B. A-2, B-1, C-3

C. A-3, B-2, C-1

D. A-1, B-3, C-2

22.

Which among the following is considered a major achievement of the Moderates?

उदारवादियों की प्रमुख उपलब्धि क्या मानी जाती है?

A. Spread of political consciousness

B. Organizing armed revolt

C. Establishing socialist state

D. Ending British rule

23. (Statement Based)

  1. Moderates introduced modern political ideas like liberty and equality.
  2. They helped in building an all-India political organization.

Correct answer:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both

D. None

24.

Who wrote the book “Economic History of India”?

“Economic History of India” पुस्तक किसने लिखी?

A. R. C. Dutt

B. Dadabhai Naoroji

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. Surendranath Banerjee

25.

The Moderate Phase of INC is generally considered to span:

कांग्रेस का उदारवादी चरण सामान्यतः किस अवधि को माना जाता है?

A. 1885–1905

B. 1885–1915

C. 1905–1919

D. 1907–1920

Answer Key / उत्तर कुंजी

  1. A
  2. A
  3. A
  4. A
  5. C
  6. A
  7. C
  8. B
  9. D
  10. B
  11. A
  12. A
  13. A
  14. A
  15. A
  16. B
  17. C
  18. A
  19. A
  20. A
  21. A
  22. A
  23. C
  24. A
  25. A


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