Question

The extremist leaders were____________.
A. Gokhale,Gandhiji,and C.R.das
B. Lala lajpat Rai,Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal.
C. Firoj Shah Mehta, Dada Bhai Nauroji, and Umesh Chand Banerji
D. Moti Lal Nehru,Teg Bahadur Sapru, and Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan

Answer 1

Hint:
> The 1905 Bengal partition was the catalyst of extremist in the INC
> Extremist leaders were opposed to the moderates as they were radical in nature and in their approach.
> The phase between 1905-1920 is the phase of the extremist.

Complete answer:
The failure of moderate leaders in getting any significant results and their limitations led to a rise in the number of extremists. Lord Curzon and his harsh policies also created resentment and anger against the foreigners especially among extremist leaders

The methodologies of extremist were--
> The demand of swaraj (complete freedom from British rule)
> Involved wider sections of society.
> Didn’t stick to constitutional methods, focussed on boycotts, strikes, etc
> They were against British imperialistic policies
> Opposed westernization of Indian society.
> Some of the leaders are bal gangadhar tilak,lala lajpat rai,bipin chandra pal etc.

Moderates methodologies--
> Believed in constitutional methods.
> Demand was not swaraj but few constitutional reforms
> Not against British policies.
> Supported westernisation of Indian society.
> Some leaders --Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, A. O. Hume

Option A is not correct because they are moderates in nature.

Option B is correct because these personalities are extremist in nature.

Option C is also not correct because Nauroji was moderate

Option D is also not correct because Nehru was also moderate.

Therefore, the correct answer is B

Note:
> World war 2 led to a change in world powers.USA and USSR emerged as new superpowers.
> Extremist made the swadeshi movement a huge success.
> Self-respect and patriotism in the people was instilled among the people by these leaders.
> Government attacked the extremist leaders such as seditious meetings act 1907, criminal law amendment act 1908.
> Tilak was also sentenced to prison.