The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of the

1. The question asks why Indian Muslims generally did not join the Extremist movement in the early 20th century. 2. The Extremist leaders (like Tilak) often used Hindu religious symbols, festivals (like Shivaji and Ganpati festivals), and historical narratives (harping on Hindu past) to mobilize the masses. 3. This emphasis on Hindu identity and history, while intended to foster nationalism, inadvertently alienated a significant section of the Muslim population, who felt excluded or uncomfortable with this approach. 4. While Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan's influence (A) promoted education and loyalty to the British among some Muslims, and general indifference (C) or specific anti-Muslim attitudes (B) might have played roles, the most significant ideological reason for the lack of broad Muslim participation in the Extremist phase was the movement's reliance on Hindu idioms and historical references (D).