Other than Annie Besant, who among the following also launched a Home Rule Movement in India?

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Q: 47 (NDA-I/2008)
Other than Annie Besant, who among the following also launched a Home Rule Movement in India?

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History

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NDA-I

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Option 1: Aurobindo Ghosh - Aurobindo Ghosh was a prominent freedom fighter and spiritual leader in India. While he played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, he did not launch a Home Rule Movement in India. Therefore, option 1 is incorrect.

Option 2: Bal Gangadhar Tilak - Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a renowned freedom fighter and politician. He is known for launching the Home Rule Movement in India alongside Annie Besant. The Home Rule Movement aimed to demand self-governance and constitutional reforms from the British. Therefore, option 2 is correct.

Option 3: Gopal Krishna Gokhale - Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent figure in the early Indian nationalist movement. However, he did not launch a Home Rule Movement in India. He advocated for political reforms and social change but did not specifically focus on demanding self-governance. Therefore, option 3 is incorrect.

Option 4: Motilal Nehru - Motilal Nehru was a lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. However, he did not launch a Home Rule Movement in India. He was primarily associated with the Indian National Congress and actively participated in various political