Question

Who was the first Indian to use the word Swarajya in 1906?

• A. B.G. Tilak at the Calcutta session of the Congress
• B. Dadabhai Naoroji at the Calcutta session of the Congress
• C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale at Mumbai in 1885
• D. Lala Lajpat Rai in the first session of Indian National Congress

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Dadabhai Naoroji at the Calcutta session of the Congress

In 1906, Dadabhai Naoroji (who was the President of the INC session at Calcutta), and in his Presidential address, used the word Swaraj. Thus, the word, ‘Swaraj’ wasn’t untouchable to them, but they were reluctant to pass the resolution over ‘Swaraj’. Therefore, Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to use the word Swarajya in 1906. So, the correct answer is option (b)