Q. With reference to the Home Rule League Movement in India, consider the following statements:
1.The movement emerged as a response to the First World War.
2.The All India Home Rule League was inspired by the Irish Home Rule League.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Home Rule Movement began during World War I, responding to the changing political climate and aiming to press for self-government in India.
  • The idea of the Home Rule League was inspired by the Irish Home Rule League, reflecting a similar demand for autonomy within the British Empire.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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