Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
• Hind Swaraj, also known as Indian Home Rule, was written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909.
• The book was originally written in Gujarati aboard a ship while Gandhi was traveling from London to South Africa.
• It presents Gandhi’s vision of Swaraj (self-rule) and critiques modern civilization.
• Gandhi uses a dialogue format between the "Editor" (himself) and "Reader" to express his ideas.
• The book also emphasizes non-violence, self-discipline, and traditional Indian values over Western industrialization.
Information Booster:
• The English version of Hind Swaraj was also translated by Gandhi himself in 1910.
• The book was banned by the British government in India as it was seen as seditious.
Additional Knowledge:
Tilak
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a nationalist leader known for the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright.”
• He founded the Kesari newspaper and authored Gita Rahasya, not Hind Swaraj.
• He was associated with the assertive wing of the Indian National Congress.
Sarojini Naidu
• She was known as the Nightingale of India and was a poet and freedom fighter.
• She did not write Hind Swaraj but contributed to literature and the national movement.
Rajendra Prasad
• He was the first President of independent India and a scholar in his own right.
• He wrote "India Divided" but not Hind Swaraj.
• He played a vital role in the Constituent Assembly debates.
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