Q. An important administrative reform for which the early nationalists agitated concerned
(a) the separation of judiciary from executive
(b) the discontinuation of the policy of disarming the Indians
(c) Indianisation of higher grades of the administrative service
(d) dissuading the British policy of aggressiveness against India’s neighbours
Ans: (c) Indianisation of higher grades of the administrative service
Explanation: The important administrative reform for which the early nationalists agitated, among the given options, is (c) Indianisation of higher grades of the administrative service.
During the early nationalist movement in India, there was a growing demand for greater Indian representation and participation in the administrative services of the British colonial government. The Indian nationalists advocated for the Indianisation of higher positions in the administrative service, which meant that Indians should be appointed to key administrative roles previously held exclusively by the British.
The demand for Indianisation aimed to provide opportunities for educated Indians to serve in higher administrative positions, promoting a sense of self-governance and reducing the dominance of British officials in the administration. This reform was seen as a step towards greater self-rule and representation for the Indian population.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Indianisation of higher grades of the administrative service.
