Identify two prominent leaders who advocated the 'Extremist' approach in the Indian National Congress during the early 1900s.
Answer
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai
The correct answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai — State their names as the required answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall the leaders associated with the Extremist phase of the Congress in the early 20th century.
- Recognize that Bal Gangadhar Tilak promoted Swadeshi and assertive politics, and Lala Lajpat Rai championed nationalist agitation.
- State their names as the required answer.
Common mistake: Confusing them with moderate leaders such as Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Concept tested: Extremist leaders of early 1900s
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