Nationalism in India

Most political associations were led by English educated lawyers.

• true
• false

The term sovereign means

• to be politically aware subjects under the king.

• to be able to act independently without outside interference

The Arms Act disallowed Indians from

• possessing arms

• shooting people on sight

The Ilbert Bill provided for the trial of Indians by Indian judges.

• true
• false

The Indian National Congress held its first meeting with 72 delegates in

• 1880
• 1885

A retired civil servant played an important role in the formation of the Congress. He was

• Pherozshah Mehta
• A.O. Hume

The Indian nationalists wanted the civil service exams to be held in London as well as in India.

• true
• false

Indianisation it was believed would reduce drain of wealth to England.

• true
• false

The members of the Congress from 1885 to 1905 were known as the

• Moderates
• Extremists

The Moderates wanted the British to leave India immediately.

• true

• false