Which one among the following was not a demand of the early congress (1885-1905)?

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Q: 22 (NDA-II/2010)

Which one among the following was not a demand of the early congress (1885-1905)?

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History

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NDA-II

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{'early congress': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'abolition': [9, 1, 5, 13], 'indianization': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'demand': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'complete independence': [3, 0, 4, 3], 'administrative services': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'empire': [3, 2, 6, 5]}

The correct answer is option 2: Purna Swaraj/complete independence.

The early Congress, which was formed in the period between 1885 and 1905, had several demands and aspirations for the people of India. Let`s examine each option to understand the demands made by the early Congress:

Option 1: Indianization of the superior grades of the administrative services.

This demand refers to the call for more Indians to be appointed to higher positions in the administrative services. The early Congress leaders believed that Indians were qualified and capable of holding these positions, and they wanted to reduce the dominance of British officials in the administration.

Option 2: Purna Swaraj/complete independence.

This option was not a demand of the early Congress. During this period, the Congress was focused on achieving political and economic reforms within the framework of British rule, rather than seeking complete independence from British control.

Option 3: Abolition of the Arms Act.

The early Congress did demand the abolition of the Arms Act, which was a law introduced by the British colonial government to regulate the possession and use of firearms by Indians. Congress leaders believed that the Arms Act was unfair and aimed at disarming the Indian population, making it difficult for them to resist British

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