Question

Which of the following is not a liberal leader?

• A. Dadabhai Naoroji
• B. Firoz Shah Mehta
• C. Bipin Chandra Pal
• D. Surendranath Bannerjee

Hint:

Moderates → petitions, Extremists → direct action. Bipin Chandra Pal = Extremist.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall Liberal vs. Extremist leaders.
- Liberals (Moderates): Dadabhai Naoroji, Firoz Shah Mehta, Surendranath Bannerjee. They believed in petitions, reforms, and peaceful methods.
- Extremists: Bipin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai. They demanded radical measures and complete independence.
Step 2: Apply classification.
Bipin Chandra Pal was part of the “Lal–Bal–Pal” extremist trio, not a liberal leader.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Bipin Chandra Pal.