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Extremist Leaders and Ideology of INC: 25 Advanced MCQs for Competitive Exams

The Extremist Phase of the Indian National Congress (1905–1917) is an important topic in Modern Indian History for UPSC, PCS, and State Civil Services examinations. Questions are frequently asked on Extremist leaders (Tilak, Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal), Swadeshi Movement, Surat Split (1907), and the ideology of Swaraj, Boycott, and National Education. These MCQs help aspirants test their conceptual clarity and exam-oriented preparation.

Q1.

Which of the following leaders were considered the core leaders of the Extremist faction in the Indian National Congress?

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के उग्रवादी गुट के प्रमुख नेता निम्न में से कौन थे?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Bipin Chandra Pal
  3. Lala Lajpat Rai
  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Select the correct answer:

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2.

Consider the following statements regarding the Extremist ideology:

उग्रवादी विचारधारा के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. They believed in Swaraj as the ultimate goal.
  2. They supported passive resistance and boycott.
  3. They fully rejected constitutional methods.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Assertion – Reason

Assertion (A):

The Extremists opposed the moderate method of prayers and petitions.

उग्रवादी नेताओं ने प्रार्थना और याचिका की नीति का विरोध किया।

Reason (R):

They believed British rule was exploitative and Swaraj could be achieved only through mass struggle.

वे मानते थे कि ब्रिटिश शासन शोषणकारी है और स्वराज केवल जनसंघर्ष से ही प्राप्त हो सकता है।

Codes:

A. Both A and R are correct and R explains A

B. Both correct but R not explanation

C. A correct but R wrong

D. A wrong but R correct

Q4.

Which event marked the beginning of the Extremist phase in Indian National Congress politics?

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस की राजनीति में उग्रवादी चरण की शुरुआत किस घटना से मानी जाती है?

A. Partition of Bengal (1905)

B. Morley-Minto Reforms

C. Formation of Muslim League

D. Swadeshi Movement in Madras

Q5.

Match the following:

LeaderAssociated IdeaA. Bal Gangadhar Tilak1. National EducationB. Bipin Chandra Pal2. Swaraj my birthrightC. Aurobindo Ghosh3. Passive Resistance

Select correct code:

A. A-2, B-3, C-1

B. A-2, B-1, C-3

C. A-3, B-2, C-1

D. A-1, B-2, C-3

Q6.

Which of the following methods were advocated by Extremists?

उग्रवादी नेताओं द्वारा निम्नलिखित में से कौन से उपाय अपनाए गए?

  1. Boycott
  2. Swadeshi
  3. National Education
  4. Passive Resistance

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 2 and 4 only

Q7. Assertion – Reason

Assertion:

The Surat Session (1907) led to a split in the Congress.

Reason:

Extremists wanted Tilak as Congress President.

Codes same as above.

Q8.

The famous slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” was given by:

“स्वराज मेरा जन्मसिद्ध अधिकार है और मैं इसे लेकर रहूँगा” यह नारा किसने दिया?

A. Bipin Chandra Pal

B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C. Lala Lajpat Rai

D. Aurobindo Ghosh

Q9.

Which of the following newspapers were associated with Extremist leaders?

  1. Kesari
  2. Bande Mataram
  3. New India

Correct answer:

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10.

Which festival was popularized by Tilak to mobilize masses politically?

  1. Ganapati Festival
  2. Shivaji Festival
  3. Durga Puja

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11.

The Swadeshi movement emphasized:

स्वदेशी आंदोलन का मुख्य उद्देश्य था:

A. Boycott of foreign goods

B. Promotion of Indian industries

C. National education

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2

C. 2 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q12.

Who among the following was the main Extremist leader from Punjab?

पंजाब से प्रमुख उग्रवादी नेता कौन थे?

A. Lala Lajpat Rai

B. Madan Mohan Malaviya

C. Surendranath Banerjee

D. Dadabhai Naoroji

Q13. Match the following

LeaderRegionA. Tilak1. BengalB. Bipin Pal2. MaharashtraC. Lajpat Rai3. Punjab

Codes:

A. A-2 B-1 C-3

B. A-1 B-2 C-3

C. A-3 B-2 C-1

D. A-2 B-3 C-1

Q14.

Which factor contributed most to the rise of Extremism?

  1. Failure of moderate methods
  2. Economic exploitation by British
  3. International influences like Japanese victory over Russia

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 only

Q15. Assertion – Reason

Assertion:

Extremists encouraged mass participation in the freedom movement.

Reason:

Moderates relied mainly on elite leadership.

Codes same.

Q16.

Which organization supported revolutionary ideas during the Extremist phase?

A. Anushilan Samiti

B. Indian National Association

C. Brahmo Samaj

D. Servants of India Society

Q17.

Which leader edited the newspaper ‘Bande Mataram’?

A. Aurobindo Ghosh

B. Tilak

C. Lajpat Rai

D. Pal

Q18.

Which of the following methods were part of Passive Resistance?

  1. Boycott
  2. Refusal to cooperate
  3. National education

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 2 only

Q19.

Which Congress session witnessed the formal split between Moderates and Extremists?

A. Surat Session (1907)

B. Calcutta Session (1906)

C. Lahore Session (1909)

D. Nagpur Session (1920)

Q20.

Who presided over the Calcutta Session of Congress (1906) where Swaraj was declared as the goal?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji

B. Tilak

C. Lajpat Rai

D. Gokhale

Q21. Match the following

MovementLeaderA. Swadeshi Movement1. TilakB. Passive Resistance2. AurobindoC. Political Mobilization through festivals3. Bengal leaders

Codes:

A. A-3 B-2 C-1

B. A-2 B-1 C-3

C. A-3 B-1 C-2

D. A-1 B-2 C-3

Q22.

Which book was written by Aurobindo Ghosh advocating nationalism?

A. Bande Mataram Essays

B. New Lamps for Old

C. Indian Unrest

D. Discovery of India

Q23. Assertion – Reason

Assertion:

The Extremists emphasized cultural nationalism.

Reason:

They believed national pride could mobilize masses against colonial rule.

Q24.

Which international event inspired Indian Extremists?

A. Russian Revolution 1917

B. Japanese victory over Russia (1905)

C. Chinese Revolution 1911

D. French Revolution

Q25.

Which of the following was NOT a demand of the Extremists?

A. Swaraj

B. Swadeshi

C. Boycott

D. Dominion Status under British Crown

Answer Key

  1. A
  2. A
  3. A
  4. A
  5. B
  6. C
  7. A
  8. B
  9. A
  10. A
  11. D
  12. A
  13. A
  14. C
  15. A
  16. A
  17. A
  18. C
  19. A
  20. A
  21. A
  22. B
  23. A
  24. B
  25. D


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