Question

Which statement best explains the concept of “home rule” advocated by the nationalists in India?

Under home rule, Indian citizens would be ruled by the East India Company and its private army.
Under home rule, Indian citizens would remain part of the British empire but would govern themselves.
Under home rule, Indian citizens would be ruled by British civil servants and a viceroy who represented the British monarch.
Under home rule, Indian citizens would sever all ties to Great Britain and assume complete control of the government.

Answer 1

Under home rule, Indian citizens would remain part of the British empire but would govern themselves.

Explanation: The Home Rule movement sought autonomous self-government (similar to dominion status) within the British Empire, not direct Company rule, full colonial administration, or complete severance from Britain.