Question

Name any two economic issues raised by the early nationalists.

Answer 1

a. The early Nationalist that is the Moderates dominated first phase of congress, who generally comprised of elites believed that they could achieve their objectives under the guidance of the British rule .

b. Though, Moderates believed in giving a passive role to the masses they did raise number of issues concerning common people.

c Early nationalist presented the economic critique of the British rule that had impoverished India.


d. Some of their demands were reduction of revenue, cut in military expenditure, more funds for irrigation, representation to Indians in the legislative council.​

e. It passed many resolutions on the salt tax, treatment of Indian labourersabroad, and the sufferings of forest dwellers – caused by an interfering forest administration

​f. Early nationalist published newspapers, wrote articles, and showed how British rule was leading to the economic ruin of the country

​g. Later congress leaders , as represented by extremists, sought to promote swadeshi, local industries, they called for boycotting foreign goods.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Reduction in land revenue and protection of peasants against demand of the zamindars.

• Total abolition of salt tax and the duty on sugar.

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