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The moderate phase of national movement had narrow social base and masses played a passive role, because :

1. They lacked political faith in the masses.

2. They felt that there were numerous divisions and sub-divisions in the Indian society.

3. They felt that masses were ignorant.

4. They believe that these heterogeneous elements had first to be welded into a nation before enter into the political sphere.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation:

All statements are correct.

The moderate phase of national movement had narrow social base because

  1. The early nationalists lacked political faith in the masses;
  2. They felt that there were numerous' divisions and subdivisions in the Indian society, and
  3. The generally ignorant and had conservative ideas and thoughts.
  • These heterogeneous elements had first to be welded into a nation before their entry into the political sphere. But they failed to realise that it was only during the freedom struggle and political participation that these diverse elements were to come together.
  • Because of the lack of mass participation, the Moderates could not take militant political positions against the authorities.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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