INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following gave the safety valve theory for Indian National Congress?
A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Lala Lajpat Rai
C
Bipinchandra Pal
D
MN Roy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Option 2, i.e Lala Lajpat Rai. The extremist leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai believed in the ‘safety valve’ theory.

Detailed explanation-2: -The concept of Safety Valve Theory says that the British had seen the political situation in the country leading to another rebellion on the lines of the Mutiny of 1857; and they wished to avoid such a situation. So, they wanted to provide a platform to the people, where they could discuss their political problems.

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