In which of the following years did Sri Aurobindo resign from his post in Baroda and move to Calcutta, where he soon became one of the leaders of the Nationalist movement?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) 1906

Explanation

• Sri Aurobindo resigned from his post in the Baroda State Service in 1906 and moved to Calcutta, where he quickly emerged as a key leader of the Nationalist (Extremist) movement.
• His arrival in Calcutta marked the beginning of his active participation in the freedom struggle, especially during the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement (1905–1908).

Information Booster

• In Calcutta, Aurobindo became associated with revolutionary journals like Bande Mataram and Karmayogin.
• He played a major role in shaping the early Extremist ideology, advocating complete independence from British rule.

Additional Knowledge

• Aurobindo was later arrested during the Alipore Bomb Case (1908) but was acquitted.
• After 1910, he withdrew from active politics and settled in Pondicherry, focusing on spirituality and writing, including his famous work "Life Divine."