Monohar Pandey Solutions for Exercise 8: Exercise 8

The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association (1893) was started by

Who said, "A man without soul is mere animal. A nation without a soul is only a dumb driven cattle"?

Who was regarded as "one of the most dangerous pioneers of disaffection and truly the father of Indian unrest"?

What was the main programme of Bengal revolutionary terrorists who came to the force on of government repression and frustration caused by the failure of the political struggle?

Assertion (A) Indian nationalism first developed in Bengal and reharvested in the 19th century.
Reason (R) Racial discrimination was a major factor behind the growth of nationalism.

Assertion (A) Earlier Congress leader did not adopt aggressive approach towards the British Government and followed a moderate approach.
Reason (R) Earlier Congress leaders knew the limit of their activity.
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Assertion (A) The early nationalists in the initial phases paid relatively little attention to the question of workers.
Reason (R) The early nationalists did not wish to, in any way, weaken the common struggle against British rule by creating any divisions within the ranks of the Indian people.
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Assertion (A) The involvement of AO Hume in the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 gave rise to a lot of controversy regarding the origins of the Congress.
Reason (R) The imperialist historians used the 'Safety-Valve' theory to discredit the Congress.
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