Question

The rise of Extremism in the Congress.Give the reason.

Answer 1

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Firstly, some of the Congress leaders, specially the younger element, were greatly disappointed with the attitude of the British Government towards their demand. The Indian Council Act of 1892 which was enacted as a sort of concession to the people of India did not concede anything substantial.

Even the moderates who had faith in the British sense of justice and fair play were greatly disillusioned. Accordingly the younger leaders felt that the policy of prayers and petitions would not lead them anywhere because this was interpreted by the British as a sign of weakness.


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Answer 2

Moderates believed in confrontation and fair play. This was considered by stereotypical and hence there was a rise of extremism. Moderates’ demands were mostly remained unfulfilled. This made the moderates to be annoyed with the British rule.  

Swaraj and self-reliance was the main goal of the extremists.  It meant that Indians were to be given administrative posts.  They infused national fervor in the minds of the people.  They believed a lot in boycotts and protests.

The economic growth also seemed to be shrinking which gave rise to extremism. Bubonic plagues created a drastic fall in the number of population and the British Government failed to take necessary measures.