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ABHISHEK SINGH· 2023

Question Q 13discuss the contribution of moderates to Indian National movement along with their limitationsGS2GS1

Within the Constitutional field ---- in light of the statement discuss the contribution of moderates to Indian National movement along with their limitations.

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Introduction

Moderates relied on Constitutional agitations, Prayers & petitions to lead an orderly political programme

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Main Body

Moderates relied on Constitutional agitations, Prayers & petitions to lead an orderly political programme

Contribution of Moderates:

(A) Economic Critique:

1Drain theory: Given by Dadabhai Naoroji in his book 'Poverty & unequal rule in India' - Idea of one nation taking wealth of another was easily grasped by masses
2Criticised trade policies => one way trade policy ruining local industry

B) Constitutional Aspirations:

3& Self government: Demanded Self govt on the lines of colonies of Canada & Australia
4Demanded Increasing Indian Representation in Legislature

(C) Administrative Contribution:

5Demanded Separation of executive from judiciary
6Reforms in Civil services, Police, judiciary.

(D) Civil liberties:

5Strongly advocated for freedom of Speech & expression, forceg: Strong uproar about T.P. Lal for his articles in 'Keshayz'

Limitations of moderates:

1Narrow Social base: only elite, educated upper class urban people participated
2No faith in Capacity of masses - Thought that mass are backward & Conservative & lacked strength
3Reactionary elements like Sir Syed Ahmad promoted by British, who formed united patriotic absorption to counter INC.
4Government termed them Disloyal Babus, Seditious bahsumis etc
5Got Caught in Cassock & Stick policy of British

Despite limitations, Moderates represented most progressive section of society & prepared groundwork for future movement.

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Conclusion

Despite limitations, Moderates represented most progressive section of society & prepared groundwork for future movement.

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  • Clear categorization of contributions
  • Balanced assessment with limitations
  • Good understanding of economic critique

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ABHISHEK SINGH

2023

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Topic

The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country

Moderate phase of Indian National Movement

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