Multiple choice

Which of the following may be considered drawbacks of the early phase of the Congress activities? I. Preservation of caste and communal considerations presenting mass involvement. II. It was confined to the educated middle class. III. No proper understanding of the exploitative nature of British economic policies. IV. Misplaced faith in the benevolence and fairmindedness of the British rulers.

  1. I and IV

  2. II and III

  3. I and II

  4. III and IV
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The early Congress (Moderate phase) was criticized for being an elite organization confined to the educated middle class and for failing to mobilize the masses due to a lack of focus on social issues like caste and communalism. Statements I and II accurately describe these limitations.

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