Q. Who established the Home Rule Society, popularly called the ‘India House’ to promote the cause of Indian independence, in London?
(a) Madan Lal Dhingra
(b) V. D. Sarvarkar
(c) Shyamji Krishna Varma
(d) Lala Hardayal
Ans: (c) Shyamji Krishna Varma
Explanation: The Home Rule Society, popularly called the ‘India House,’ was established by (c) Shyamji Krishna Varma in London.
Shyamji Krishna Varma was an Indian revolutionary, scholar, and lawyer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He founded the Home Rule Society, also known as the India House, in London in 1905.
The India House served as a hub for Indian nationalists and revolutionaries living in London. It provided a platform for intellectual discussions, political activities, and the promotion of the cause of Indian independence from British rule.
Several prominent Indian nationalists, including Madan Lal Dhingra, V. D. Savarkar, and Lala Hardayal, were associated with the India House and its activities. They used the platform to organize protests, disseminate nationalist literature, and advocate for self-governance for India.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Shyamji Krishna Varma, who established the Home Rule Society, popularly known as the ‘India House,’ in London.