Q. The Home Rule Movement was started in Mumbai by
(a) Motilal Nehru
(b) S. N. Bannerjee
(c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Ans: (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Explanation: The Home Rule Movement was started in Mumbai by (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya Tilak, was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement. He played a crucial role in mobilizing public support and advocating for self-rule or “Home Rule” for India. In 1916, Tilak and Annie Besant jointly initiated the Home Rule Movement in Mumbai (then known as Bombay) with the formation of the All India Home Rule League. The movement aimed to demand self-government and political reforms within the framework of the British Empire. Tilak’s leadership and powerful oratory skills contributed to the popularity and success of the Home Rule Movement in mobilizing public opinion and raising awareness about the need for self-rule in India.
