Notes on the formation of indian national congress for civil service
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The Civil Services (Mains) and Civil Services (Prelims) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) accord great importance to the Indian freedom struggle, and the Indian national movement, as is reflected in many of the past question papers.
Here, we briefly outline the two broad theories behind the establishment of the Indian National Congress (INC) and some of the organizations which existed prior to the INC.
First Phase of Indian Nationalism (1885- 1915)
This phase was dominated by moderates. This phase was initially called as the ‘Early Nationalist’ phase, however, with the rise of extremism in the closing stages of the 19th Century, this phase was described as the ‘age of moderates’.
Establishment of Indian National Congress (INC): a) The INC was established in 1885, by A.O. Hume, a retired civil servant who was staying in Shimla post- retirement.
b) He invited many Indian leaders regarding the Indian cause, and he laid the foundation of the ‘Indian National Union’.
c) But, after the suggestion of Dadabhai Naoroji, its name was changed to ‘Indian National Congress’. The word ‘Congress’ was taken from the American Constitution.
Answer:
The Civil Services (Mains) and Civil Services (Prelims) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) accord great importance to the Indian freedom struggle, and the Indian national movement, as is reflected in many of the past question papers.
Here, we briefly outline the two broad theories behind the establishment of the Indian National Congress (INC) and some of the organizations which existed prior to the INC.
First Phase of Indian Nationalism (1885- 1915)
This phase was dominated by moderates. This phase was initially called as the ‘Early Nationalist’ phase, however, with the rise of extremism in the closing stages of the 19th Century, this phase was described as the ‘age of moderates’.
Establishment of Indian National Congress (INC): a) The INC was established in 1885, by A.O. Hume, a retired civil servant who was staying in Shimla post- retirement.
b) He invited many Indian leaders regarding the Indian cause, and he laid the foundation of the ‘Indian National Union’.
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