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Which leader died on the day the Non-cooperation movement was launched in 1920?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Lala Lajpat Rai
  3. P. Sita Ramayya
  4. C. Rajagopalachari

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak šŸ“š Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the iconic leader of the extremist phase of the Congress, passed away on August 1, 1920. This was the same day the Non-Cooperation Movement was officially launched. His death led to a massive outpouring of grief and the creation of the 'Tilak Swaraj Fund'.