UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I · Q79 of 100 History medium

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

  1. (a) All India Home Rule League ✓ UPSC's answer
  2. (b) Hindu Mahasabha
  3. (c) South Indian Liberal Federation
  4. (d) The Servants of India Society

Why the answer is (a)

• After Tilak's death in August 1920, Gandhi became president of the All India Home Rule League and renamed it 'Swarajya Sabha', shifting its goal to swaraj through non-cooperation — option (a).

• The Hindu Mahasabha (b), the South Indian Liberal Federation/Justice Party (c) and the Servants of India Society (d) kept their names.

• Hence option (a).

Why the other options are wrong

(b) Hindu Mahasabha
Hindu Mahasabha retained its name.
(c) South Indian Liberal Federation
The Justice Party did not become Swarajya Sabha.
(d) The Servants of India Society
Servants of India Society kept its name.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018, held on 3 June 2018. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.

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