What was the main aim of the Home Rule Movement?

Q. What was the main aim of the Home Rule Movement?

(a) To remove British rule.

(b) To turn out the Britishers.

(c) To keep unity among Hindus and Muslims and fight for freedom.

(d) To attain self-government within the British Empire.

Ans: (d) To attain self-government within the British Empire.

Explanation: The main aim of the Home Rule Movement was to attain self-government within the British Empire. The movement sought to establish self-rule or self-government for India while remaining a part of the British Empire. It aimed to secure constitutional reforms that would grant greater autonomy to India in its internal affairs. The movement was led by prominent leaders like Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak and gained significant momentum in the early 20th century. While the ultimate goal of many leaders involved in the movement was complete independence, the immediate objective was to achieve self-governance within the framework of the British Empire.