Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2018 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 79

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

  1. All India Home Rule League
  2. Hindu Mahasabha
  3. South Indian Liberal Federation
  4. The Servants of India Society

Answer

All India Home Rule League

  • (a) All India Home Rule League — In 1920, under Mahatma Gandhi, the All India Home Rule League was renamed Swarajya Sabha. Verdict: Correct.
  • (b) Hindu Mahasabha — It retained its own organizational identity and was not renamed Swarajya Sabha in 1920. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) South Indian Liberal Federation — This was the Justice Party, not Swarajya Sabha. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) The Servants of India Society — Founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, it continued under the same name. Verdict: Incorrect.