History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2025 History
Which of the following nationalist leaders made the following statement during a court trial on charges of treason in 1921? 'India belongs to Indians. Therefore, we demand independence. What law gives one country the right to rule over another? We demand nothing less than complete independence.'
AM.K. Gandhi
BLala Lajpat Rai
CKeshav Baliram Hedgewar ✓ Correct
DChittaranjan Das
Correct answer: (C) Keshav Baliram Hedgewar — The answer is Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.
Explanation
★The answer is Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.
★During a court trial in 1921 on charges of treason he stated that India belongs to Indians.
★He demanded independence and asked what law gives one country the right to rule over another.
★He said he would not rest until complete independence was achieved.
★He was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
★So the statement belongs to Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.
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