Question

Q. Sir S. Subramaniya Aiyar renounced his knighthood in relation to which of the movements/incidents given below?

• A. Swadeshi Movement
• B. Non-Cooperation Movement
• C. Repression of the government in aftermath of Chauri-Chaura
• D. Home Rule movement

Answer 1

The correct option is D Home Rule movement

Explanation:

• To crush the Home Rule program, the government came up with heavy repression particularly in Madras where students were prohibited from attending political meetings. To show his disaffection against such repression by the government, Sir S. Subramaniya Aiyar renounced his knighthood.
• There were cases filed against Tilak as well in relation to the movement. However, the case was withdrawn by the high court.