Q. Who among the early nationalists worked to mobilise public opinion in favour of Indian National movement in England?
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) D E Wacha
Ans: (c) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Dadabhai Naoroji.
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the “Grand Old Man of India,” was one of the prominent early nationalists who worked to mobilize public opinion in favor of the Indian National movement in England. He played a crucial role in advocating for Indian rights and self-governance while living in Britain.
Naoroji was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament. He was a member of the Liberal Party and represented the Central Finsbury constituency in the House of Commons from 1892 to 1895. During his time in the British Parliament, Naoroji tirelessly campaigned for Indian interests and spoke out against British policies that were detrimental to India.
He used his position to raise awareness about the economic exploitation of India and the need for India’s self-rule. Naoroji wrote extensively on economic issues, and his book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” became a significant work in shaping public opinion about British rule in India.
Naoroji’s efforts to mobilize public opinion in England helped to create awareness and support for the Indian National movement among the British public. He worked towards building alliances with British reformers and politicians sympathetic to the cause of Indian self-rule.
