In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha" ?
- (a) All India Home Rule League ✓ UPSC's answer
- (b) Hindu Mahasabha
- (c) South Indian Liberal Federation
- (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.