SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 11 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q49

Which of the following organisations, divided into two branches, was established by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Home Rule League.

The organization established by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant, divided into two branches, is the Home Rule League. Founded in 1916, the league aimed to secure self-governance for India within the British Empire. Tilak's branch focused on mobilizing the masses through political education and agitation, while Besant's branch emphasized social reforms and community involvement. The Home Rule League played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, fostering a sense of nationalism and self-determination among Indians during the early 20th century.