2011 · Q106
Which of the following statements regarding Home Rule Leagues in India are correct?
- 1The movement was led by the moderate Congress leaders.
- 2There were two Home Rule Leagues.
- 3The movement became strong, because other mass agitations could not be launched by the Congress during the World War.
- 4The government was non-reactive to the movement.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
history-of-indiafreedom-struggle
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2, 3 and 4
- C1 and 4
- D2 and 3
Explanation
There were two Home Rule Leagues (Tilak's and Besant's), and the movement gained strength because the Congress could not launch mass agitations during the war; it was led by extremists, not moderates, and the government did react (arrests, internments), so statements 2 and 3 are correct.