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Moderates and Extremists in Congress

📆 October 17, 2024

Total Questions: 39

21. The Congress policy of prayer and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution:Congress policy of prayer and petition ultimately came to an end under the leadership of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He was the strongest opponent of the British Empire. He strongly recommended a method of agitation. Many intellectual Congressmen became his followers. Leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab and Bipin Chandra Pal of Calcutta turned staunch followers of him. They strongly opposed the moderate policies of Congress.

22. Who called the Indian National Congress as a “Begging Institute”? [U.P. Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) B.C. Pal
Solution:The first session of the Indian National Congress was held at Bombay-based Gokul Das Tezpal Sanskrit College on 28-30 December, 1885. Extremists commented negatively about Congress. B.C. Pal called the Indian National Congress as a “Begging Institute.” Revolutionary Thoughts in India was a key figure in the freedom struggle. As part of the 'Lal Bal Pal' trio with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, he was one of the key leaders of the extremist wing of the Indian National Congress. His advocacy for Swaraj, or self-rule, marked him as a visionary who believed in a bold, assertive approach to resisting British colonial rule. A pioneering force behind the Swadeshi Movement, Bipin Chandra Pal promoted economic self-reliance and the rejection of British goods as a means to assert India's sovereignty. His influence extended beyond politics, as he made significant contributions to literature and social reform, always advocating for a more self-sufficient and empowered India.

23. Which statement is true regarding Bipin Chandra Pal? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

  1. He was a Brahmo Samaj Leader and Social Reformer.
  2. A weekly magazine named New India was published.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 

Correct Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Bipin Chandra Pal was associated with Brahmo Samaj and was a social reformer. In 1901, he published a weakly magazine

24. Indian National Movement came to be dominated by the extremists after – [43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (a) 1906
Solution:After the year 1906, the effect of extremism had increased on the Indian National Movement. The Congress split at Surat came in December 1907, around the time when revolutionary terrorism had gained momentum. The extremists were aggressive nationalist members of the Indian National Congress. The important extremist leaders were Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Aurobindo Ghosh. Tilak announced that "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it."

25. Which one of the following leaders belonged to the extremist wing of the Congress? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (a) Aurobindo Ghosh
Solution:Aurobindo Ghosh was an extremist of Congress. He was one of the four pillars (Lal, Bal, Pal, Ghosh) of extremists. He was arrested in 1908 by the British Police in Madikatta garden raid. He got the punishment of one-year imprisonment, but he was released due to the lack of evidence. Finally, he became sage and secluded himself from revolutionary activities and moved to Pondicherry.

26. Who among the following was an extremist? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Bipin Chandra Pal
Solution:After the year 1906, the effect of extremism had increased on the Indian National Movement. The Congress split at Surat came in December 1907, around the time when revolutionary terrorism had gained momentum. The extremists were aggressive nationalist members of the Indian National Congress. The important extremist leaders were Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Aurobindo Ghosh. Tilak announced that "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it."

27. Who among the following was not known as a moderate in the National Movement? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010 45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Solution:After the year 1906, the effect of extremism had increased on the Indian National Movement. The Congress split at Surat came in December 1907, around the time when revolutionary terrorism had gained momentum. The extremists were aggressive nationalist members of the Indian National Congress. The important extremist leaders were Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Aurobindo Ghosh. Tilak announced that "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it."

28. Who is popularly known as 'Sher-e-Punjab'? [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution:Lala Lajpat Rai was known as Sher-e-Punjab. He was the extremist representative of Punjab in Congress. He is known as 'Punjab Kesari'. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal are named as 'Lal-Bal-Pal.'

29. Who among the following was not associated with the Moderates in Indian National Congress? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution:Lala Lajpat Rai was known as Sher-e-Punjab. He was the extremist representative of Punjab in Congress. He is known as 'Punjab Kesari'. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal are named as 'Lal-Bal-Pal.'

30. Bal Gangadhar Tilak came to be known as 'Lokmanya Tilak' when – [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution:British  government made Bal Gangadhar Tilak accused in the Rand (Plague Commissioner of Pune) and Ayerst murder case. Tilak was convicred and senteced to 18 monthes of rigorous imprisonment. He already became a national hero when he come out of jail. Hence many incidents were responsible for Tilak becoming 'Lokmanya Tilak'.
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