With respect to the early struggle by Moderates in freedom struggle, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. They failed to widen their political bases to the masses.
2. They exposed the exploitative British Rule in India.
3. They promoted progressive thinking and modern ideas.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans- [D]

Explanation – The greatest achievement of Moderates was their economic criticism of the ruling British Empire in India and propagation of the progressive thinking and modern ideas. Moderates though, failed to widen their political bases to the masses.