Q. Which of the following national leaders powerfully stressed Swaraj as the goal of the Indian People?
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) W. C. Bannerjee
(c) Badruddin Tyabji
(d) R. M. Sayani
Ans: (a) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: Among the given options, the national leader who powerfully stressed Swaraj as the goal of the Indian people was Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji, often referred to as the “Grand Old Man of India,” was one of the early Indian leaders in the Indian National Congress and a prominent advocate for Indian independence. He strongly emphasized the goal of Swaraj, which means self-rule or self-governance, as the ultimate objective of the Indian people. Naoroji’s ideas and writings played a significant role in shaping the nationalist movement and inspiring subsequent leaders in their pursuit of Swaraj.