Question

what are the best different between the moderates and the nationalists?​

Answer 1

This article will give a proper understanding of the differences between the moderates and the extremists of the Indian National Congress, which is important for a Civil Services aspirant as questions are repeatedly asked on this topic in the UPSC Prelims examinations.

The difference between Moderates and Extremists are given in the table below:

Differences Moderates and Extremists

Moderates

Extremists

Moderates believed in Liberalism and Moderate Politics. They believed that the British rulers were merely unaware of the plight of the Indian masses and that once they were made aware the British authorities would do their utmost to improve the lives of the local populace. The Extremist leaders firmly believed that the British had no interest of the Indian people in mind. It was evident from the lacklustre response from the authorities during a plague or famine

The moderates found their support base in the Zamindars and the upper-middle-class The extremists found their support bases among the educated middle-class and lower classes

Moderates wanted greater autonomy and self-rule while still under the nominal rule of the British crown Extremists wanted completed independence from British rule

Moderates limited their struggle to constitutional means Extremists often used extra-constitutional methods often during their activities

Prayer, Petition, Persuasion, and Philanthropy. Their demands were constitutional, and so was their agitation. Their methods were regarded as ‘Passive Resistance’. Extremists were radical in terms of their approach, and believed in militant methods including but not limited to the assassination of key personnel.

Dadabai Naoroji, A.O. Hume Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadha

Answer 2

Answer:

The Moderates believed in Constitution methods as such the efforts bore the mark of individuality and were isolated from the masses. The Aggressive Nationalist believed in the strength of masses. They promoted the freedom movement into a mass struggle.

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