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UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 135 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Most of the early nationalists considered British rule as an act of providence destined to bring modernisation. Reason (R): They complained only against "Un-British rule" in India. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

History

  1. ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).Correct
  2. B(A) is false, but (R) is true.
  3. CBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  4. D(A) is true, but (R) is false.

Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation

Assertion (A): True. Most of the early nationalists in India, including figures like Dadabhai Naoroji and Gopal Krishna Gokhale , saw British rule as an opportunity for modernization and progress in India, even while seeking reforms within the colonial system.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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