Consider the following statements about Indian Home Rule Movement. The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War. Anglo-Indians and most of the Muslims supported Home Rule. Russian Revolution of 1917 had an impact on the Home Rule Movement. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Indian Home Rule Movement. The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War. Anglo-Indians and most of the Muslims supported Home Rule. Russian Revolution of 1917 had an impact on the Home Rule Movement. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

Key Points

Home Rule movement in India - 
  • There were two home rule leagues launched.
  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched the Indian Home Rule League in April 1916 at Belgaum.
  • Annie Besant launched the Home Rule League in September 1916 at Madras.
  • The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • They had the common objective of achieving self-government in India. 
  • Tilak home rule movement was based in Maharashtra, Karnataka, central province, and Berar.
  • Besant’s movement was in the rest of India.
  • The aim was to be achieved by promoting political education and discussion through public meetings and reading rooms containing books on national politics, holding conferences, organizing classes for students on politics.
  • The objectives and aim spread through newspapers, pamphlets, posters, illustrated post-cards, religious songs, and participating in local government activities.
  • The Russian Revolution of 1917 proved to be an added advantage for the Home Rule campaign and it was inspired by the Revolution. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Mistake Points

  • Anglo-Indians, most of the Muslims and non-brahmins from the South did not join as they felt Home Rule would mean rule of the Hindu majority, and that too mainly by the high caste. Hence, Statement 2 is NOT correct.

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