Q. Consider the following statements regarding the role of voluntary organizations during the movement:
1.The ‘Swadesh Bandhab Samiti’ founded by Ashwini Kumar Dutt in Barisal was a powerful tool for mass mobilization, reaching deep into the rural interior.
2.These samitis used magic lantern lectures and physical training to instill a sense of national pride among the youth.
3.Tilak popularized the Ganpati and Shivaji festivals in Maharashtra as a means to mobilize the masses for political purposes.
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Barisal Samiti was the most effective of the volunteer corps.
- Statement 2 is correct: Magic lanterns and traditional songs were key tools for mass education.
- Statement 3 is correct: Tilak’s use of religious and historical festivals successfully bridged the gap between the elite and the masses.
