Multiple choice

Who said, Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Balgangadhar Tilak

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously declared 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' in 1908, becoming one of the most powerful slogans of the Indian independence movement. Tilak was among the first nationalist leaders to advocate for complete independence (Swaraj) rather than mere reforms. He was known as 'Lokmanya' (beloved of the people) and was a prominent leader of the extremist faction in the Congress.

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