The 'Home Rule Movement' had two branches. Who founded the one in Poona? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Home Rule Movement' had two branches. Who founded the one in Poona?
A. Annie Besant
B. Gokhale
C. Jinnah
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Tilak founded the Home Rule League in Poona in April 1916, while Annie Besant founded hers in Madras in September 1916.

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