Q1. The Home Rule movement was launched by
(a) Annie Besant
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (a) Annie Besant
Explanation: The Home Rule Movement was initiated by Annie Besant in 1916 to demand self-government within the British Empire. It aimed to mobilize public opinion and educate Indians about their political rights, laying the groundwork for mass nationalist movements.
Q2. What was the objectives of Home Rule Movement ?
(a) Self-government at all levels
(b) Eradication of evils like Sati in the Indian community
(c) Participation in Indian National Movement
(d) Boycott of foreign goods
(UPSC Prelims 1984)
Answer: (a) Self-government at all levels
Explanation: The Home Rule Movement, led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, aimed to secure self-governance within the British Empire. It focused on constitutional reforms and political education, not on social reform or economic boycott.
3. Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Civil Disobedience Movement | (1) B. G. Tilak |
| (b) Indian Home Rule League | (2) Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| (c) Moderate leader | (3) Mahatma Gandhi |
| (d) Brahmo Samaj | (4) G. K. Gokhale |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| a | b | c | d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| (B) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| (C) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| (D) | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
The Civil Disobedience Movement was led by Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian Home Rule League was started by B. G. Tilak. A prominent Moderate leader was G. K. Gokhale. The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Hence, the correct matching sequence is 3142.