Question

Write a short note on the Home Rule Movement.

Answer 1

Instructions:
The answer to this question can be broken into three main parts:

1. Mention the conditions that led to Home Rule Movement.
2. Describe the progression of the Home Rule Movement.
3. Mention the response of the British Government.

Solution:

• In 1914, Lokmanya Tilak was released from Mandalay prison. During this time, World War - I had already begun.
• Due to World War - I, the prices of commodities saw a dramatic increase. In addition, the British imposed several restrictions on the Indians.
• The conditions led to discontent among the Indians. Leaders like Lokmanya Tilak and Annie Bessant came forward and gave rise to the Home-Rule Movement.
• The main objective of the Home-Rule Movement was to achieve self-governance in India.
• Lokmanya Tilak and Annie Bessant travelled to different parts of India and spread the movement.
• Lokamanya Tilak spread the idea of Swaraj and said, ‘Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it’.
• The Movement spread to different parts of India, and the British therefore agreed to provide self-governance and a political system in exchange for the cooperation of the Indians during the First World War.