Who were some notable figures among the early nationalists?

Notable figures included W. C. Bonnerjee, Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Surendranath Banerjee.

Fill in the blank: The early nationalists primarily used ___ methods to express their demands.

True or False: Early nationalists were fully aware of the actual conditions faced by the people in India.

False. Many early nationalists were educated in England and were not fully aware of the actual conditions in India.

What were the main beliefs of the early nationalists regarding British rule in India?

Early nationalists had mixed beliefs.

• Believed in British justice.

• Expected 'Home Rule' soon.

• Saw positive societal changes.

What was the early nationalists' view of the positive effects of British rule?

They believed that British rule had positively influenced Indian society by banning harmful practices such as sati and female infanticide.

Fill in the blank: The early phase of the Indian National Congress was from ___ to ___.

Short Answer: What did early nationalists expect from the British government regarding self-rule?

They expected the British government to grant 'Home Rule' to Indians.

Fill in the blank: The slogan 'No taxation without representation' was advocated by early nationalists to demand ___ over the public purse.

Control

True or False: The early nationalists sought to increase military expenditures to support the welfare of the Indian people.

False. They demanded to cut down on army expenditures and use the saved money for the welfare of the people.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a demand of the early nationalists? A) Representation in the Executive Council B) Abolition of the salt tax C) Increase in military ranks D) Separate judicial and executive branches.

Fill in the blank: The early nationalists aimed to improve banking and irrigation facilities to benefit the ___ of the population.

What methods did early nationalists in India use to educate the masses about their issues?

Early nationalists educated the masses.

• Held public meetings for awareness.

• Criticized policies via the press.

• Sent petitions to officials.

True or False: The early nationalists organized a British Committee of the Indian National Congress in 1889 to support British colonial policies.

False. The committee was established to present India's case to the British public and critique colonial policies.

What was the purpose of sending Indian leaders on deputations to Britain?

To raise awareness about Indian issues and inform the British public and parliamentarians about the struggles faced by Indians.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a method used by early nationalists to influence the British government? A) Sending memorandums B) Writing books C) Organizing protests D) Criticizing policies through the press