Read the following statements related to the liberal phase of Indian National Movement (1885-1905 A.D.): A. Supported the rich democratic and scientific culture of modern Europe. B. Strongly criticized the Economic aspect of British imperialism. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B are true.

Explanation: The Moderate faction of the Indian National Congress. (Congress's liberal phase 1885-1905) This phase of the Congress is also known as the liberal phase, as the movement at this stage was mainly in the hands of liberal leaders. Among them, Dada Bhai Naoroji, Ferozeshah Mehta, Dinshaw Wacha , W.C. Banerjee, S.N. Banerjee, Rashbehari Ghosh, R.C. Dutt, Badruddin Tayyabji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, P.R. Naidu, Anand Charlu and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya etc. were prominent. These leaders are also known in the names of the leaders of the first phase of the Indian national movement. These leaders believed in liberal policies and non -violent protests. This feature of them separates them from the new nationalists (militants) emerging in the first decade of the 20th century. Liberal leaders, living within the purview of law, were in favor of non -violent and constitutional demonstrations. They supported the rich democratic and scientific culture of modern Europe. Liberates were of the opinion that the British want to educate Indians and they are not oblivious to the real problems of Indians. Therefore, if all the countrymen unanimously request the government through applications, petitions and meetings etc., then the government will gradually accept their demands. They popularized the 'Drain of wealth theory'.