Q. Which of the following factors contributed to the decline or “fading out” of the Home Rule Movement by 1919?
1.The Montagu Declaration of August 1917, which promised responsible government, led to a split as Moderates and Besant shifted toward cooperation.
2.Tilak’s departure for London in 1918 to pursue a libel suit against Valentine Chirol, which left the movement without its most effective leader.
3.Internal disagreements over the use of “passive resistance” (Satyagraha) after Besant’s release from internment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The promise of reforms satisfied the Moderates and made Besant hesitant to continue agitation.
- Statement 2: Correct. Tilak’s absence for nearly 13 months at a critical juncture weakened the movement’s momentum.
- Statement 3: Correct. Radical members wanted to escalate to passive resistance, but Besant and the Moderates were opposed to it, leading to a loss of direction.
