How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of Indian Nationalism?

(i) They proclaimed the superiority of Indian culture and civilisation.

(ii) They believed that British rule in India would lead to a society based on equality and equanimity.

(iii) They created a consciousness of a new society devoid of privileges based on caste, creed or religion.

1. (i) and (ii)
2. (ii) and (iii)
3. (i) and (iii)
4. All of the above.

Ilbert Bill proposed to be introduced in 1883 during the reign of Lord Ripon, advocated which of the following?

1. Higher power for European Magistrates
2. Equal power for European and Indian Magistrates
3. Abolishment of the appointment of Indian Judges in High Courts
4. None of these.

Who presided over the first Session of Indian National Congress?

1. Allen Octavian Hume
2. Motilal Nehru
3. W.C. Bonnerjee
4. None of these

W.C. Bonnerjee : Mumbai :: Dadabhai Naoroji : ……………

1. Nagpur
2. Mumbai
3. Kolkata
4. Allahabad