Consider the following statements regarding Freedom Movement:I. The Co...
The Congress was split into two extremists and moderates in Surat Session in 1907. Bal Gangadhar Tilak revived the Ganpati Festival in 1892 and Shivaji festival in 1894 in Maharashtra to arouse a new spirit among the youth of the country. The British Government arrested Sri Aurobindo and many young revolutionaries in relation to Alipore bomb case in 1908.
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Consider the following statements regarding Freedom Movement:I. The Co...
The correct answer is option 'D': I, II, and III are all correct statements.
Explanation:
I. The Congress split into two factions at its Surat Session in 1907:
- The Indian National Congress, which was the main organization leading the freedom movement, experienced a split during its Surat Session in 1907.
- The session was marked by conflicts between the moderates, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and the extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
- The moderates believed in a gradual and constitutional approach towards achieving independence, while the extremists advocated for more revolutionary and aggressive methods.
- The split weakened the Congress temporarily, but it eventually reunited in 1916 through the efforts of leaders like Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
II. Bal Gangadhar Tilak revived the festivals of Ganpati and Shivaji in Maharashtra:
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent freedom fighter, played a crucial role in arousing a new spirit among the youth of the country.
- He revived the celebration of festivals like Ganpati and Shivaji in Maharashtra to mobilize the masses and instill a sense of nationalism.
- Through these festivals, Tilak aimed to promote cultural and historical pride among the people and inspire them to fight against British colonial rule.
- The festivals became platforms for political speeches and gatherings, providing a platform for the nationalist movement to gain momentum.
III. Aurobindo Ghosh was arrested in connection with the Alipore bomb case:
- Aurobindo Ghosh, another prominent freedom fighter and philosopher, was arrested in connection with the Alipore bomb case.
- The Alipore bomb case refers to a conspiracy to kill British officials in Bengal by using bombs.
- Aurobindo Ghosh was one of the accused in the case but was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
- This incident further highlighted the revolutionary activities taking place during the freedom movement and the brutal repression faced by the freedom fighters from the British government.
In conclusion, all three statements are correct. The split in the Congress, the revival of festivals by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and the arrest of Aurobindo Ghosh in the Alipore bomb case were significant events during the freedom movement in India.