Aims of the Indian National Congress

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of
radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context,
discuss the following:

Reasons why the early Congressmen were called ‘Moderates’

With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:

The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.

Mention any two objectives for the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

Name the two Presidents under whom the first two sessions of the Indian National Congress were held.

Name the organisation which was the forerunner of the Indian National Congress.
Or
Name two fore-runners of the Indian National Congress.

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context, discuss the following:

How did the Moderates differ from the Assertive Nationalists in realising their objectives?

Name the two main associations that were the precursors of the Indian National Congress.

Mention any two principal objectives of the Indian National Congress as enumerated by its first President W.C. Bonnerjee.
Or
Mention one principal object of the founding of Indian National Congress.