​Which extremist leader later adopted a spiritual path and was associated with Pondicherry (Puducherry)?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Aurobindo Ghosh

Explanation:

Aurobindo Ghosh, also known as Sri Aurobindo, was a prominent extremist nationalist leader during the early phase of the Indian freedom struggle. He was actively involved in revolutionary politics, particularly during the Swadeshi Movement after the Partition of Bengal (1905).

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Role in Freedom Movement

• Wrote revolutionary articles in:
• Bande Mataram (English)
• Yugantar (Bengali)
• Founded the journal Dharma, promoting Swaraj.
• Co-founded Anushilan Samiti, a youth revolutionary group.
• Protested 1905 Partition of Bengal; advocated Swadeshi, Swaraj, education & boycott (1906 INC Session).

Alipore Bomb Case (1906–1910)

• Arrested and jailed in solitary confinement for one year.
• Defended by Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das.
  

Shift to Spiritualism

• Moved to Pondichéry (French colony) in 1910.
• Founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1926.
• Developed Integral Yoga focused on higher consciousness and self-awareness.

Major Works: Essays on the Gita (1922), The Life Divine (1939), The Synthesis of Yoga (1948), Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol (1950), The Human Cycle (1949), The Ideal of Human Unity (1949), On the Veda (1956).

Additional Knowledge:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856–1920)

• Known as: “Lokmanya Tilak”, titled “Father of Indian Unrest” by British.
• Famous slogan: "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it."
• Founded:
• Kesari (Marathi newspaper) & The Mahratta (English newspaper)
• Deccan Education Society (1884)
• Organized Ganesh Utsav and Shivaji Jayanti to unite people.
• Active in: Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement (with Annie Besant).
  

Bipin Chandra Pal (1858–1932)

• Known as: “Father of Revolutionary Thought”.
• One of the key leaders of the Extremist trio (Lal-Bal-Pal).
  
• Edited several newspapers:
• New India, Bengal Public Opinion, and The Tribune.

Lala Lajpat Rai (1865–1928)

• Known as: “Punjab Kesari” (Lion of Punjab).
• Key role in: Swadeshi Movement, and led protests against Simon Commission (1928).
• Famous quote: "Every blow on my body will prove a nail in the coffin of British rule."
• Founded:
• Servants of the People Society (1921)
• Editor of The People newspaper.