Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
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?
Advertisements
Solution
The Indian National Congress was established and had its first session in December 1885 and it was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention any two causes for the rise of Assertive Nationalism.
With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:
Two contributions of Dadabhai Naoroji
In what way did the land revenue charged by the British, affect the Indian peasants?
Who exposed the economic exploitation of India through his book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’?
Why did the Britishers build roads and railways?
What were the characteristic features of the Indian National Congress in the beginning?
There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of ‘Nationalism’ in this context.
What undue advantage did a moneylender have according to the land laws introduced by the British.
How did the railways prove to be a blessing in disguise to Indians?
With reference to the growth of Indian Nationalism in the early phase, name a British viceroy who was very liberal in outlook and undid many repressive measures of his predecessor. Also discuss the role he played in the growth of Indian Nationalism.
