The biggest contribution of moderates was not in making the Economic Critique of colonialism a potent weapon amongst nationalists but in laying solid foundations on which Indian National Movement could be built upon and flourish. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

• In the intro explain the economic critique of nationalism which was one of the major contributions of moderates.
• In the body elaborate upon the economic critique of nationalism. Next, explain in detail the role of moderate in laying foundations for India’s struggle for Independence. Spreading nationalism to far and wide and protecting the nascent Indian National Congress from any serious repercussions of the British.
• In the conclusion summarize the overall contributions of moderates of Indian national movement and their legacy.