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'X' was a leading figure of the Anti-Partition Movement. He played his part in the Swadeshi movement by encouraging the boycott of British salt and cloth. He was an active part of the Indian National Congress.

Who was 'X'?

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Rajnarayan Basu
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Naba Gopal Mitra
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Bipin Chandra Pal
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Surendra Nath Banerjea
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The correct option is D Surendra Nath Banerjea
Surendra Nath Banerjea was the founder of the Indian Association, a political organisation which favoured self-governance. The organisation was a prelude to the Indian National Congress. He spearheaded the Anti-Partition Movement and used his newspaper, The Bengalee, to criticise the Partition, calling it a "great national disaster". He also encouraged the boycott of Liverpool salt and Manchester cloth during the Swadeshi Movement and was a Moderate member of the INC.

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