Q. Which one of the following was not a member of the ‘Young Party’ that captured the Muslim League in 1912 and favoured greater militancy against the British, and accommodation with nationalist Hindus and increasing pan-Islamism?
(a) Wazir Hasan
(b) TAK Sherwani
(c) Syed Nawab Ali Chowdhury
(d) Hasrat Mohani
Ans: (c) Syed Nawab Ali Chowdhury
Explanation: Syed Nawab Ali Chowdhury was not a member of the ‘Young Party’ that emerged within the Muslim League in 1912. The ‘Young Party’ comprised influential members who advocated for greater militancy against British rule, accommodation with nationalist Hindus, and increasing pan-Islamism. The other options listed—Wazir Hasan, TAK Sherwani, and Hasrat Mohani—were prominent members of the ‘Young Party’ during that time.
