Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle
Consider the following assertion:
Although the colonial legislative councils possessed little real power, the Moderates’ participation in them contributed to the growth of the national movement.
Which one of the following most directly supports the assertion?
Officials retained their majority in the councils, while members could discuss the budget but neither vote upon it nor amend it.
Indian representation remained small, and many nominated Indian members belonged to wealthy, landed and loyalist interests.
The Moderates demanded the expansion and reform of the councils but regarded participation in them as incapable of influencing political consciousness.
Nationalists converted the councils into forums for presenting grievances, criticising official policies and raising economic issues, thereby weakening the political and moral influence of colonial rule.
