Who among the following stated in 1902, India was not ruled for its benefit, but rather for the benefit of its conquerors?

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  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Lala Lajpat Rai
  3. Annie Besant
  4. Sarojini Naidu

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Option 3 : Annie Besant
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The correct answer is Annie Besant

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  • Annie Besant stated in 1902 that India was not ruled for its benefit, but rather for the benefit of its conquerors.
  • Annie Besant was a prominent British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, and orator.
  • She played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a staunch advocate for self-rule for India.
  • Besant became the first woman president of the Indian National Congress in 1917.
  • Her efforts and dedication to the Indian cause earned her a place of respect in Indian history.

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  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and an independence activist. He was one of the first leaders of the Indian Independence Movement.
  • Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari.
  • Sarojini Naidu was an Indian independence activist, poet, and politician. She was the first Indian woman to become the president of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to serve as a governor in independent India.
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