Which of the following statement/ statements is/are true for demand of Indianisation of the administration under colonial rule: A) Most important jobs were monopolised by the Britishers only. B) It was hoped that it will reduce the drain of wealth to England. C) It was hoped that it will open opportunities for Indians to move to England.?

Option 1 : Only (A) and (B) are true.

It has often been said that Congress in the first twenty years was “moderate” in its objectives and methods.

• During this period it demanded a greater voice for Indians in the government and administration.

1. The demand for Indianisation of the administration was part of a movement against racism since most important jobs at the time were monopolised by white officials, and the British generally assumed that Indians could not be given positions of responsibility.
2. Since British officers were sending a major part of their large salaries home, Indianisation, it was hoped, would also reduce the drain of wealth to England.

Hence, The Indianisation of administration was needed for the share of Indians and to stop the wealth drainage.