Question

Who were the moderates? w did they propose to struggle against the British rule?

Answer 1

The moderates also known as the Early Nationalists, were a group of Congress leaders in India, active between 1885 to 1905.
They proposed to struggle against the British rule because they :
demanded the Indians to be placed in high positions in the government,
Wanted to develop public awareness about the unjust nature of British rule and so on.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The Congress leaders of this period were called the Moderates. They proposed to struggle against British rule in non-violent manner which the radicals called “politics of petitions”. ... They criticised British rule in their speeches and sent representatives to different parts of the country to mobilise public opinion