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The main objective of the early 'Moderate' nationalists in the Indian National Congress was:

  1. Complete independence from British rule
  2. Violent overthrow of British rule
  3. Constitutional reforms and self-government within the British Empire
  4. Social reform through revolutionary means

Answer:

Option C: Constitutional reforms and self-government within the British Empire

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Constitutional reforms and self-government within the British Empire”.

The early Moderates believed in achieving their goals through peaceful and constitutional means, aiming for gradual reforms and self-government within the framework of the British Empire.