Question

Which is wrong statement regarding extremists and moderates :

• A. Extremists were strongly opposes the British imperialistic policies than moderates
• B. Moderates has given more importance to persuasion
• C. Extremists involved lower-middle-class people also
• D. Moderates tried to create patriotism by calling on historical heroes

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Moderates tried to create patriotism by calling on historical heroes

• Extremists (like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal):

• Adopted more aggressive methods

• Believed in self-reliance and self-determination

• Wanted complete independence (Swaraj)

• Used mass mobilization techniques

• Drew inspiration from Indian culture and history

• Emphasized on self-respect and swadeshi (use of Indian goods)

• Moderates (like Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Surendranath Banerjee):

• Believed in gradual reforms and constitutional methods

• Had faith in British sense of justice

• Focused on petitions, memorandums, and appeals

• Primarily represented educated elite and upper classes

• Used persuasion and reasoning in their approach