What were the causes for the rise of moderates in India?

The Congressmen who dominated the affairs of the Congress from 1885 to 1905 were known as the Moderates. They belonged to a class which was Indian in blood and colour but British in tastes, opinions, morals and intellect. They were the supporters of British institutions. They believed that what India needed was a balanced and lucid presentation of her needs before the Englishmen and their Parliament and their demands were bound to be satisfied. They had faith in the British sense of justice and fair-play. India`s connection with the West through England was considered to be a boon and not a curse.