Which slogan, coined by Kaka Baptista and adopted by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, became associated with the Home Rule movement?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it
- Step 1: Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj and is known for the quote 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it!'. Answer: Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it. He adopted a new slogan coined by his associate Kaka Baptista: 'Swaraj (self-rule) is my birthright and I shall have it.' Why not the others: None of the other options fits.
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