Consider the following statements. 1. Tilak setup his Home Rule Leagu...
- Tilak setup his Home Rule League in April 1916 and it was restricted to Maharashtra (excluding Bombay city), Karnataka, Central provinces and Berar.
- It had six branches, and the demands included swarajya, the formation of linguistic states and education in the vernacular.
- Besant's League: Annie Besant set up her league in September 1916 in Madras and covered India's rest (including Bombay city).
- It had 200 branches and was loosely organized compared to Tilak's League and had George Arundale as the organizing secretary. Besides Arundale, the main work was done by B.W. Wadia and C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar.
Consider the following statements. 1. Tilak setup his Home Rule Leagu...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - Only statement 1 is correct.
Statement 1: Tilak set up his Home Rule League before Annie Besant's League.
Statement 2: Tilak's League covered the rest of India (excluding the Bombay city).
Explanation of Statement 1:
Tilak, a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress, established the Home Rule League in April 1916. The Home Rule Movement aimed to demand self-government for India within the British Empire. Tilak set up his league in the city of Poona (now Pune) in Maharashtra. The league gained significant support from the local population and played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion against British rule.
On the other hand, Annie Besant, an Irish-born British social reformer, and theosophist, established her own Home Rule League in September 1916. Besant's league was set up in Madras (now Chennai) and aimed to advocate for self-rule and Home Rule for India.
Therefore, it is evident that Tilak set up his Home Rule League before Annie Besant's League, making statement 1 correct.
Explanation of Statement 2:
Statement 2 is incorrect. Tilak's Home Rule League primarily focused on the Bombay Presidency, which included the areas surrounding Bombay city (now Mumbai) in Maharashtra. It aimed to mobilize the local population and create awareness about the need for self-government.
Annie Besant's Home Rule League, on the other hand, had a broader reach. It aimed to mobilize support for Home Rule in various parts of India, including Madras (now Chennai), Bengal, Punjab, and other regions. Besant traveled extensively across the country, giving speeches and organizing meetings to garner support for the cause.
Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect as Tilak's League primarily focused on the Bombay Presidency, while Besant's League had a wider coverage across India.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, statement 1 is correct as Tilak set up his Home Rule League before Annie Besant's League. However, statement 2 is incorrect as Tilak's League primarily focused on the Bombay Presidency, while Besant's League had a wider coverage across India.