Practice Founding of the INC and the Moderates – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 2

Consider the following statements about two laws passed in 1878:

1. The Arms Act barred Indians from possessing arms.

2. The Vernacular Press Act allowed the government to seize the property, including printing presses, of newspapers that published something 'objectionable'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Ilbert Bill of 1883 was withdrawn after opposition from white people in India. What did the bill propose?

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Controversy over the Ilbert Bill

2. Founding of the Indian National Congress at Bombay

3. Passing of the Arms Act

Select the correct chronological order.

Match List-I with List-II:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which one of the following is the odd one out?

The first session of the Indian National Congress was originally planned at Poona but was shifted to Bombay. Why?

Which of the following was NOT a demand of the early Moderate Congress?

The Moderates argued that holding civil service examinations in India would also reduce the drain of wealth. What was the reasoning?

Consider the following statements about the methods of the Moderates:

1. They believed the British respected freedom and justice and would accept just Indian demands.

2. They sent representatives to different parts of the country to build public opinion.

3. They relied mainly on armed revolt to force their demands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Naoroji:

1. He was a London-based businessman who for some time was a member of the British Parliament.

2. He was the first General Secretary of the Indian National Congress.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?