Tag: early nationalists

The Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS) was an Indian organisation founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London in 1905 that sought to promote the cause of self-rule in British India. It was open for membership "to Indians only", and found significant support amongst Indian students.

Al Hilal was a weekly Urdu language journal established by the Indian leader Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He began publishing it in 1912 to arouse a new political consciousness, a desire for freedom in the religious class. He called for a revival of the faith, to win the freedom represented by Islam, which was relevant to all aspects of life.

Sri Aurobindo was an early Indian revolutionary, who later left politics to pursue his spiritual sadhana. He supported non-co-operation and passive resistance to the British rule. He hoped to capture the Congress and make it the directing centre of an organised national action.

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to be elected as a member of the British House of Commons. He was of the view that Indians should participate in British political institutions and raise their voice in it. He was accepted by the Liberal Party as a candidate and became the first non-white member of the House of Commons. he represented his constituency well and raised a variety of issues like civil rights situation in India, the condition of Indians in South Africa, etc.

• Al-Hilal was  a newspaper published  by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
• Al-Hilal was used to criticize British Government in India
• It was a weekly Urdu newspaper
• So the correct option is A.
  

Sri Aurobindo was an early Indian revolutionary, who later left politics to pursue his spiritual sadhana. He supported non-co-operation and passive resistance to the British rule. He hoped to capture the Congress and make it the directing centre of an organised national action. In April 1910, Aurobindo Ghoseh secretly moved to Pondicherry (which was then a French Colony) to start a new life. With a few followers he established Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1926.

The author of 'A Nation in the Making' was Surendanath Banerjee. It is his autobiography and also a commentary on public life. It was published in 1925.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the first national leader to raise the issue of the salt tax in the Imperial Legislative Council, arguing that it was a regressive tax on the poor.

Mahatma Gandhi held Gokhale in high regard, famously describing him as the 'Ganges' of Indian politics, symbolizing purity and a source of inspiration.

The National Liberal Federation was founded by Surendranath Banerjee and other moderate leaders who left the Indian National Congress after the rise of the extremist faction.