Which one of the following was not a demand made by the Congress

Which one of the following was not a demand made by the Congress moderates?

Universal adult franchise
Repeal of the Arms Act
Extension of Permanent Settlement
Higher jobs for Indians in the army
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020
Universal adult franchise was not a demand made by the Congress moderates.
The early Congress moderates (roughly 1885-1905) primarily sought constitutional reforms, including a larger share for Indians in the administration and legislative councils, but based on limited franchise (often property or education based), not universal adult suffrage. Universal adult franchise became a core demand of the nationalist movement later.
The moderates did demand the repeal of discriminatory laws like the Arms Act. They also advocated for the Indianization of services and higher jobs for Indians, including in the army. While the demand regarding the extension of Permanent Settlement was not universally supported and had complexities, it was sometimes part of the discourse among certain sections of the Congress. However, universal adult franchise was clearly beyond the scope of the moderate demands of that era.
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