Moderates, Extremists & Lal-Bal-Pal — Set 12
National Movement · उदारवादी, उग्रवादी और लाल-बाल-पाल · Questions 111–120 of 160
What was the name of Bipin Chandra Pal's newspaper?
Correct Answer: A. New India
Bipin Chandra Pal edited the newspaper 'New India'. He was an extremist leader and part of the famous Lal-Bal-Pal trio. Through his writings he advocated for complete independence from British rule. He was known as the 'Father of Revolutionary Thought' in India.
Who founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884?
Correct Answer: B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak along with Gopal Krishna Gokhale and others founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884. The society aimed to spread education among Indians. It established schools and colleges in Maharashtra. Tilak later differed with Gokhale on the question of British-Indian relations.
The famous statement 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' was made by whom?
Correct Answer: C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
The famous statement 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' was made by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. This became one of the most popular slogans of the Indian freedom struggle. It expressed the extremist demand for complete self-rule. The statement inspired millions of Indians in their fight against British colonialism.
In which year was Lala Lajpat Rai deported to Mandalay by the British?
Correct Answer: A. 1907
Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay (Burma) in 1907 by the British authorities. He was arrested along with Ajit Singh during the peasant agitation in Punjab. The British feared his influence on the masses. He was released in November 1907 after widespread protests.
Which extremist leader wrote the famous book 'The Spirit and Form of Indian Polity'?
Correct Answer: C. Bipin Chandra Pal
Bipin Chandra Pal wrote the book 'The Spirit and Form of Indian Polity'. He was a prolific writer and orator who spread extremist ideas. Through his writings he articulated the vision of India as a self-governing nation. He was considered one of the foremost thinkers of the extremist movement.
What was the main demand of the Extremists at the Surat Session of 1907?
Correct Answer: B. Immediate Swaraj through mass action
The Extremists at the Surat Session 1907 demanded immediate Swaraj through mass action. They opposed the moderate approach of petitions and prayers to the British. They believed only direct action and boycott could achieve independence. This fundamental difference led to the famous split between moderates and extremists.
Which moderate leader presided over the Surat Congress session in 1907?
Correct Answer: B. Rash Behari Ghosh
Rash Behari Ghosh presided over the Surat Congress session in 1907. The extremists opposed his election as president, preferring Lala Lajpat Rai or Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The clash over presidency led to the dramatic split of the Congress. The Surat Split divided the nationalist movement for almost a decade.
Who was the founder of the Gadar Party in 1913?
Correct Answer: B. Sohan Singh Bhakna
The Gadar Party was founded in 1913 by Sohan Singh Bhakna along with Lala Hardayal. It was established in San Francisco among Indian immigrants. The party aimed to overthrow British rule through armed revolution. Gadar means 'mutiny' or 'revolution' in Urdu.
In which year was the Lucknow Pact signed between the Congress and Muslim League?
Correct Answer: A. 1916
The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Congress and the Muslim League. Tilak played a major role in bringing the two organizations together. The pact agreed on separate electorates for Muslims and joint demands for Indian self-governance. This unity of Congress and Muslim League alarmed the British government.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded which organization in 1905 for social service?
Correct Answer: B. Servants of India Society
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905. The organization trained Indians for public service and social welfare work. Members took vows of poverty and dedicated their lives to India's service. Gokhale believed in preparing Indians through education and character-building for self-governance.