Who among the following founded the Abhinav Bharat Mandir (Young India Society)?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Ganesh Damodar Savarkar.
- The Abhinav Bharat Mandir (Young India Society) was founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904.
- Initially named Mitra Mela, it was a secret revolutionary organization aimed at overthrowing British rule in India through armed struggle.
- The society was inspired by Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Mazzini's ideas and played a crucial role in promoting nationalist fervor among young Indians, especially in Maharashtra.
Other Options:
- B.R. Ambedkar and C. Rajagopalachari: These leaders were not involved in revolutionary organizations like Abhinav Bharat. Ambedkar primarily focused on social reform and Dalit rights, while Rajagopalachari was a moderate nationalist and the first Indian Governor-General of independent India.
- Aurobindo Ghosh and Dadabhai Naoroji: While Aurobindo had revolutionary leanings, he was not associated with Abhinav Bharat. Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the "Grand Old Man of India," was an early moderate nationalist advocating constitutional reforms.
- Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das: Founders of the Swaraj Party in 1923, they worked within the framework of legislative reforms, not revolutionary movements like Abhinav Bharat.