Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following clues regarding an organization:

  • It was established at Madras in September 1916.
  • It operated throughout most of India, including Bombay city.
  • It had about 200 branches and was comparatively loosely organized.
  • George Arundale served as its organizing secretary.

Which one of the following is described above?

  1. Tilak’s Indian Home Rule League
  2. Indian Home Rule Society in London
  3. Annie Besant’s All-India Home Rule League
  4. Servants of India Society
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