Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Name the nationalist who said ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it’. State any two of his contributions to the National Movement.
Advertisements
Solution
Bal Gangadhar Tilak said, “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.” Tilak’s contributions:
- Tilak was the first nationalist leader who openly declared the demand for ‘Swaraj’. He started the Home Rule League at Pune in 1916 for attaining self-government.
- He started the ‘Ganapati’ festival’ to spread and propagate nationalist ideas through songs and speeches.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
The conflict between two sections of the Congress came to surface in its Session in 1906 at Calcutta. In this context, explain the following:
State any four methods that they advocated for the achievement of their aims.
Mention two important contributions of Lala Lajpat Rai.
The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context, discuss the following:
How did Tilak bring a new wave in Indian politics that was distinct from the early Congressmen?
Name the two famous journals of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Who organised Akharas and Lathi clubs? Why were they organised?
What were the steps took by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in exposing’the causes of British Administration.
Mention the political aims of Bipin Chandra Pal.
Discuss the role of Lala Lajpat Rai as a writer and journalist.
Bipin Chandra Pal was one of the greatest revolutionaries’. In this context briefly describe the reasons for his drifting away from the Moderates.
Answer the following:
(i) Identify the persons in the picture given above.
(ii) To which section of the Congress did he belong and what was his ultimate objectives?
