Who among the following gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles entitled *New Lamps for Old*?
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- AAurobindo GhoshCorrect
- BR. C. Dutt
- CSyed Ahmad Khan
- DViraraghavachari
Explanation
Aurobindo Ghosh is the correct answer. In 1893, he wrote a series of articles titled New Lamps for Old in the journal Indu Prakash. In these articles, he launched a sharp critique of the Indian National Congress, describing their moderate approach of prayers and petitions as ineffective. He argued that the Congress lacked a clear vision and failed to represent the masses, calling instead for more radical and revolutionary methods to achieve independence. This work established him as a key intellectual leader of the Extremist faction within the nationalist movement.
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