{"id":16122,"date":"2023-11-16T05:58:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T05:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=16122"},"modified":"2024-02-01T15:44:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:44:22","slug":"to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"To what extent did the role of The moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment. (250 Words 15 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The moderates, advocating constitutional methods, laid the groundwork for the wider freedom movement in colonial India. Their efforts, though criticized for being cautious, cultivated political consciousness, fostering a sense of unity and national identity. The moderates&#8217; early endeavors paved the way for more assertive approaches, shaping the trajectory of the independence movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2021<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f71459d6152\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer&nbsp;\">Answer&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#Body\" title=\"Body&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Body&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-did-the-role-of-the-moderates-prepare-a-base-for-the-wider-freedom-movement-comment-250-words-15-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start with Give a brief introduction of keywords to the moderates with the context freedom movement.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Discuss the role of the Moderates achieving their objectives in the freedom movement.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Comment upon the issues\/challenges in moderates\u2019 ways of action and how they largely failed to achieve the larger goal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Conclusion accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The initial period of the Congress, from 1885 to 1905, is often referred to as the moderate phase. During this time, the Congress focused on specific objectives and placed a significant emphasis on strengthening its organisational structure. Key national leaders, such as Dadabhai Nao roji, P.N. Mehta, D.E. Wacha, W.C. Banerji, S.N. Banerji, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale, played a dominant role in shaping Congress policies. They were strong proponents of liberalism and pursued a moderate political approach, earning them the label of &#8220;moderates.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The role of the Moderates achieving their objectives in the freedom movement: <\/strong>The Moderates, prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, played a significant role in advancing the freedom movement. Here is a brief summary of their contributions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Building the Congress:<\/strong> The Moderates focused on strengthening the Indian National Congress, expanding its membership, and organising annual sessions, establishing it as a unified platform for Indian representation.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Political Awareness:<\/strong> They promoted political consciousness among the masses through newspapers, pamphlets, and public speeches, emphasising Indian rights, national identity, and self-governance.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Constitutional Reforms: <\/strong>The Moderates demanded constitutional reforms to increase Indian participation in governance, pushing for civil liberties, freedom of speech, and the right to peaceful assembly.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Opposition to Colonial Policies:<\/strong> They criticised oppressive colonial policies, addressing economic exploitation, wealth drainage, and the lack of opportunities for Indians, advocating for just governance and fair treatment.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>National Unity:<\/strong> The Moderates aimed to forge national unity, transcending regional and religious divides. They emphasised Hindu-Muslim unity and promoted communal harmony.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Diplomatic Engagement:<\/strong> They used diplomacy to communicate with the British government, engaging in discussions, negotiations, and petitions to advocate for reforms within the colonial framework.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The issues\/challenges in moderates\u2019 ways during freedom&nbsp; movement:<\/strong> While the Moderates made significant contributions to the freedom movement, their approach and actions faced several challenges and ultimately fell short of achieving the larger goal of complete independence. Here are some key issues and challenges associated with the Moderates&#8217; ways of action:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Moderation and Gradualism:<\/strong> The Moderates preferred a moderate and gradualist approach, focusing on constitutional means and reforms within the colonial framework. However, this clashed with radical elements seeking more assertive action.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Limited Objectives:<\/strong> The Moderates had specific goals like constitutional reforms and increased Indian participation in governance but did not aim for complete rejection of colonial rule, failing to resonate with those demanding full independence.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of Mass Mobilization: <\/strong>The Moderates struggled to effectively mobilise the masses, primarily targeting the educated elite and urban population, and failing to connect with rural and marginalised sections of society.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Divisions and Factionalism:<\/strong> Internal divisions and factionalism within the Indian National Congress weakened the Moderates&#8217; collective strength and hindered their ability to present a united front against British rule due to differences in strategies, ideologies, and regional priorities.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Impact of Repressive Measures:<\/strong> The British government responded to dissent with repressive measures, such as restricting civil liberties, censorship, and crackdowns on protests, further complicating the Moderates&#8217; ability to achieve their goals and diminishing their influence.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hence, we can say that the role of the Moderates in preparing a base for the wider freedom movement cannot be understated. Their focus on education, political awareness, organisational development, and the emphasis on peaceful means of protest laid the foundation for future leaders and mass movements. While their approach may have had limitations, it set the stage for the more vigorous and assertive struggles that followed, shaping the trajectory of the Indian freedom movement.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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