In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

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In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

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Correct Answer: A — All India Home Rule LeagueStep-by-step Solution:The All India Home Rule League was an organisation founded in 1916 (Annie Besant founded hers in September 1916; Bal Gangadhar Tilak had founded the Indian Home Rule League in April 1916). After Gandhi returned from South Africa and became increasingly prominent in the nationalist movement, he took over the presidentship of Annie Besant's All India Home Rule League in 1920 and renamed it the Swarajya Sabha (Swaraj Sabha).This renaming reflected the shift in the movement's objectives — from 'Home Rule' (dominion status within the British Empire) to 'Swaraj' (self-rule/independence), which was Gandhi's preferred terminology and a broader, more assertive political goal. This happened in the context of the preparations for the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22), which Gandhi was organising.Why other options are incorrect:Option B (Hindu Mahasabha): The Hindu Mahasabha was a Hindu nationalist organisation founded in 1915. It retained its name and was not renamed Swarajya Sabha. It later became associated with leaders like Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lala Lajpat Rai, and V.D. Savarkar.Option C (South Indian Liberal Federation): The South Indian Liberal Federation (also called the Justice Party) was founded in 1916 by non-Brahmin leaders in Madras Presidency. It was not renamed Swarajya Sabha.Option D (The Servants of India Society): The Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905 in Pune. It remained under that name and focused on social service and constitutional reform — it was not renamed Swarajya Sabha.Key Concept: Home Rule Movement: Two parallel movements launched in 1916: Tilak's Indian Home Rule League (April 1916, Maharashtra, Central Provinces, Sindh, Karnataka) and Annie Besant's All India Home Rule League (September 1916, rest of India). Both demanded self-government for India within the British Empire — inspired by Irish Home Rule movement. Gandhi's takeover and renaming to Swaraj Sabha in 1920 reflected his belief that the goal should be Swaraj (self-rule/independence), not merely Home Rule (dominion status).

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

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