the making of Indian national movement

Question 1

what did the arms act 1878 stated?

Answer 1

the Britishers introduced the arms act in 1878 which disallowed the Indians to possess any arms.

Question 2

explain vernacular act 1878?

Answer 2

this act stated that the British govt. could confiscate the assets of any local newspaper chain if it publishes any thing objectionable/ against the British govt.

Question 3

what did the Ilbert bill stated?

Answer 3

the Ilbert bill provide trial of Europeans by the Indians and sought equality between British and Indian judges.

Question 4

why did govt withdrew the Ilbert bill?

Answer 4

due to white opposition, the government had to withdraw the bill. the indians were enraged with this decision.

Question 5

explain how INC was considered ‘ MODERATE’ in its early years?

Answer 5

~ demanded a greater voice for Indian the government and adminstration.

~ wanted legislative councils to given more power, made more representative and to be introduce in areas where none existed.

~ demanded that Indians to be placed at higher positions in the government.

~ separation of judiciary from the executive

~repeal of the arms act and freedom of speech