47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005

Which one of the following leaders belonged to the Extremist wing of the Congress? 6. Who propounded the doctrine of ‘Passive Resistance’?

aMahatma Gandhi
bBipin Chandra Pal
cBal Gangadhar Tilak
dAurobindo Ghosh✓ Correct

Explanation

A series of articles on “Passive Resistance” was first published in the newspaper Bande Mataram between 9 and 23 April, 1907. Aurobindo Ghosh believed that the British should leave India immediately. Until the British did so, protests against them should continue.

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