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Which of the following statements about the Home Rule League are correct?
1. Lokamanya Tilak set up the Home Rule League at the Bombay Provincial Conference held at Belgaum in April 1916
2. Annie Besant announced the formation of Home Rule League in September 1916
3. To avoid friction, Tilak's League was to work in Maharashtra (ex-cluding Bombay city), Karnataka, Central Provinces and Berar and Besant's League was given charge of the rest of India
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The correct answer is
1, 2 and 3

The question asks to identify the correct statements about the Home Rule Leagues established in India around 1916. Let's analyze each statement:

Statement 1: Tilak's Home Rule League at Belgaum

This statement concerns the establishment of the first Home Rule League by Lokamanya Tilak. Historical records confirm that Lokamanya Tilak launched his Home Rule League in Belgaum during the Bombay Provincial Conference in April 1916. This marked a significant step in the Indian nationalist movement, aiming to achieve self-governance.

  • Founder: Lokamanya Tilak.
  • Event: Bombay Provincial Conference.
  • Location: Belgaum.
  • Date: April 1916.

Therefore, Statement 1 is accurate.

Statement 2: Besant's Home Rule League Announcement

This statement focuses on Annie Besant's contribution to the Home Rule movement. Annie Besant, a prominent leader, announced the formation of her Home Rule League in September 1916 from Madras. Her league aimed to advocate for self-rule for India, complementing Tilak's efforts.

  • Founder: Annie Besant.
  • Action: Announced the formation of her Home Rule League.
  • Date: September 1916.
  • Location: Madras.

Thus, Statement 2 is also correct.

Statement 3: League Territorial Division Strategy

This statement discusses the operational areas assigned to each Home Rule League to ensure smooth functioning and avoid conflicts. It is a well-documented fact that the two leagues had a defined territorial understanding:

  • Tilak's League: Primarily operated in Maharashtra (excluding Bombay city), Karnataka, the Central Provinces, and Berar.
  • Besant's League: Focused on the rest of India, including areas like Madras Presidency, Bombay city, Bengal, Punjab, and the United Provinces.

This division was intended to prevent overlap and maximize the reach of the Home Rule movement across the country. Therefore, Statement 3 is correct.

Conclusion on Statements

Based on the analysis, all three statements regarding the Home Rule Leagues, their founders, establishment dates, and operational divisions are historically accurate.

  • Statement 1 is correct.
  • Statement 2 is correct.
  • Statement 3 is correct.

Consequently, the option that includes all three statements (1, 2, and 3) is the correct choice.

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