Question

Who were called the Moderates?
A) Leaders of the first phase of congress
B) Leaders of the second phase of congress
C) Leaders of the revolutionary phase
D) Leaders of the Post Independence

Answer 1

Hint:
Moderates were also known as Early nationalists,who were a group of political leaders in India active between 1885 and 1907. Their entry marked the start of the organised national movement in India.

Complete step by step solution:
Few of the important moderate leaders were Pherozeshah Mehta and Dadabhai Naoroji. With members of the group from educated middle-class occupations including lawyers, teachers and government officials, many of them were educated in England. They are known as "Early Nationalists" because they deemed in demanding amendments while endorsing constitutional and peaceful means to achieve their aims.
 The Early Nationalists had full faith in the British sense of justice, fair play, honesty, and integrity while they believed that British crown was a boon for India. The Early Nationalists were staunch believers in open-minded and moderate politics.

Origin of the name Moderates:
Focusing on demands for amendments, the Early Nationalists endorsed a constitutional and peaceful approach to achieve their objectives. They remained friendly towards the British rulers but had faith that Indians should have a proper and authorized role in the government of the country. Although they asked for constitutional and other reforms within the framework of British rule, they had full belief in the nation's sense of justice and fair play. They further had faith that continuation of the British connection with India was in the interests of both countries. At an early stage, the nationalists considered their association with England an added extra.

Therefore the solution is A) Leaders of the first phase of Congress.

Note:
The Early Nationalists believed in patience and compromise rather than confrontation, adopting orderly development and constitutional means to realise their aims. To educate the people, to infuse political awareness , and to create a strong public opinion in favour of their demands they methodical annual sessions.