Indian National Movement

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Moderates, led by leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Surendranath Banerjea, supported Britain during the First World War (1914–1919). They believed that it was their duty to support the British Empire and hoped that India’s loyalty during the war would be rewarded with constitutional reforms and self-rule.

Statement 2 is not correct: Tilak was the most prominent Extremist leader who supported Britain during World War I. He believed that if India supported Britain in the war, it would lead to political concessions such as self-governance or autonomy for India. He was hopeful that this support would result in some form of Swaraj after the war. This is reflected in his stance during his speeches and writings in the newspaper Kesari.

Statement 3 is correct: The revolutionaries, such as those involved in the Ghadar Movement and other underground networks, used the war as an opportunity to weaken British rule. Revolutionaries like Rash Behari Bose, Sachindranath Sanyal, and members of the Ghadar Party coordinated anti-British uprisings, such as the 1915 Ghadar Conspiracy, hoping to capitalize on Britain’s preoccupation with the war.