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प्रश्न
The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:
When was the Indian National Congress established? Who presided over its first session?
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उत्तर
The Indian National Congress was established and had its first session in December 1885 and it was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:
Mention four basic beliefs of the Early Nationalists.
Give a reason for the decline of cottage industries in India during the British rule.
What feelings did the re-discovery of India’s past foster among Indians?
What was the principal objective of the Vernacular Press act of Lord Lytton?
Name the Viceroy who was well-disposed towards the Congress when it was being established.
Give any two reasons to indicate that the revolt of 1857 was an important landmark in India’s struggle for freedom.
Give two reasons for the resentment of the Indians against the British during Lord Lytton’s Viceroyalty.
How did the railways prove to be a blessing in disguise to Indians?
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“… the Indians who actively worked for the creation of an all-India political organization represented new social forces that were increasingly opposed to the exploitation of India for British interests. They needed an organization that would fight for India’s political and economic advancement.”
From Freedom Struggle
Answer the following on the basis of above passage and pictures:
(i) In the context of the above, identify the two individuals in Pictures 1 and 2, who were the early leaders of the organization to be formed.
(ii) How did the person in Picture 1 explain the economic exploitation of India for British interest?
Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:
- Name the first President of the Congress.
- Mention any two of its objectives.
