Moderate Phase

1. Assertion A:  The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow

social base.

Reason R: It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it. (UPSC /IAS2000)

2. With reference to the period of colonial

rule in India * “Home Charges” formed an

important part of drain of wealth from

India. Which of the following funds

constituted “Home Charges”?(UPSC /IAS2011)

1) Funds used to support the India Office in

London

2) Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of

British personnel engaged in India.

3) Funds used for waging wars outside India by

the British.

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below

3. Consider the following statements:

The most effective contribution made by

DadabhaiNaoroji to the cause of Indian

National Movement was that he (2012)

1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India

by the British

2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and

restored the self-confidence of Indians

3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the

social evils before anything else

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

4. Who of the Following was/were economic

critic/critics of colonialism in India? (UPSC /IAS2015)

1) DadabhaiNaoroji

2) G Subrammanialyer

3) R.C. Dutt

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

5. Who of the Following was/were economic

critic/critics of colonialism in India? (UPSC /IAS2015)

1) DadabhaiNaoroji

2) G Subrammanialyer

3) R.C. Dutt

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.