History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-II)
Passage
Although Savarkar himself moved to London in 1906, his organization continued to flourish in India. It seriously embraced revolutionary activities and attempted to spread them throughout Maharashtra. It preached the mantra of independence and sang songs of freedom, the core of which was 'liberation of India from foreign rulers'. At that time a network of secret societies existed throughout the province. Many colleges and higher educational institutions had at least one secret society. The activities of the societies included training and stockpiling weapons and explosives wherever and whenever possible. When Savarkar moved to London in 1906, he secretly sent weapons for the society's purposes.
Which organization was V.D. Savarkar associated with in London?
ALondon House
BIndia House ✓ Correct
CGhadar House
DIndependence House
Correct answer: (B) India House — The answer is India House.
Explanation
★The answer is India House.
★V.D. Savarkar moved to London in 1906 and joined the India House organisation.
★India House was founded in London in 1905 by Shyamji Krishna Varma.
★It was opened to promote nationalist ideas among Indian students in Britain.
★It also provided scholarships to Indian youth for higher studies in England.
★So Savarkar was associated with India House in London.
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