History & Civics
Name the Assertive leader known as the forerunner of Gandhiji. Why is the person known as the forerunner of Gandhiji?
Answer
Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known as the forerunner of Mahatma Gandhi in a number of ways.
- Tilak's idea of Swaraj was akin to Mahatma Gandhi's idea of complete independence.
- Tilak sought close contact with the masses as Mahatma Gandhi did.
- Tilak preached the idea of Swadeshi, Boycott and Prohibition. These ideas were preached and followed by Mahatma Gandhi later on.
- Tilak had to suffer several terms of imprisonment for the sake of the country, an example followed by Mahatma Gandhi and other nationalist leaders.
Related Questions
Who among the following annulled the Partition of Bengal?
- Lord Hardinge
- Lord Reading
- Lord Irwin
- Lord Minto
Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal into two provinces apparently on
- social grounds
- administrative grounds
- caste grounds
- political grounds
What do you mean by the terms 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott'?
Read the two statements given below about the Partition of Bengal and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).
(A) The partition of Bengal "was a mere readjustment of administrative boundaries."
(B) The nationalists believed that the Government did not intend to strike at the roots of Indian nationalism.
- (B) contradicts (A).
- (B) is the reason for (A).
- (A) is true, but (B) is false.
- (A) and (B) are independent of each other.