Q. With reference to the Home Rule Leagues, consider the following statements:
1.Tilak’s Home Rule League had its headquarters in Pune and operated mainly in Maharashtra (excluding Bombay), Karnataka, Central Provinces, and Berar.
2.Annie Besant’s Home Rule League had a pan-India presence and was founded in Madras with over 200 branches.
3.George Arundale was the founding president of Tilak’s Home Rule League.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Tilak’s league was headquartered in Pune, and its operations were limited to Maharashtra (excluding Bombay), Karnataka, Central Provinces, and Berar.
  • Besant’s league was founded in Madras with a pan-India reach, including Bombay City, and had around 200 branches.
  • George Arundale was not the president of Tilak’s league; he was the organising secretary of Besant’s league.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India


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