Identify the person whose picture is shown here and describe briefly:

(a) His efforts towards national awakening through his fight against injustice and repression.

(b) His belief in India's right to Self-Government and methods he advocated to attain that objective.

The person shown in the picture is Surendranath Banerjea.

(a) Surendranath Banerjea drew much inspiration from a great Italian nationalist Joseph Mazzini and his contribution towards national awakening is significant.

1. Surendranath took to Public life in 1876, the year in which he founded the Indian Association.
2. The object of the Association was to agitate for the introduction of political reforms in India.
3. In 1877, the age-limit for the Civil Service Examination was reduced from 21 to 19.
4. Surendranath made a tour of India, protesting against the reduction of the maximum age-limit.
5. He fearlessly criticised such measures as the Arms Act and the Vernacular Press Act.

(b) Surendranath Banerjea's belief in India's right to Self-Government and methods he advocated to attain that objective are described below:

1. He was a firm believer in India's right to Self-Government.
2. His best known book is 'A Nation in Making'.
3. His principle was "Opposition where necessary, Cooperation where possible."
4. He disapproved of violent activities.
5. He urged Indians to boycott foreign goods.
6. He supported the Swadeshi Movement.
7. He said, "take the Swadeshi vow and you will have laid broad and deep the foundations of your industrial and political emancipation."
8. For his firm resistance to partition, he was called "Mr. Surrender Not Banerjea." However, he would not sanction acts of violence.