Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Who of the following was not a moderate?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bal Gangadhar Tilak”.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a leader of the extremist faction, advocating for more aggressive tactics and demanding immediate self-rule (Swaraj).

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