Freedom Movement — Set 5
Bihar GK · स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन · Questions 41–50 of 70
Who was Bhagwati Devi in the context of Bihar's freedom struggle?
Correct Answer: A. Sister of Rajendra Prasad
Bhagwati Devi was the sister of Dr. Rajendra Prasad. She was an active participant in the freedom movement, especially among women. She played a key role in the Salt Satyagraha and Quit India Movement.
Which day is celebrated as 'Vijay Diwas' (Victory Day) in memory of Kunwar Singh?
Correct Answer: B. 23 April
April 23 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas in Bihar. It marks the day Kunwar Singh defeated the British forces under Captain Le Grand near Jagdishpur. He died a few days after this victory.
The 'Lota Revolt' (1856) occurred in which district of Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Muzaffarpur
The Lota Revolt occurred in the Muzaffarpur district. Prisoners revolted against the introduction of earthen vessels (lotas) in place of brass ones. It was a precursor to the 1857 uprising showing rising discontent.
Who established a branch of the Anushilan Samiti in Patna in 1913?
Correct Answer: D. Sachindra Nath Sanyal
Sachindra Nath Sanyal established a branch of the Anushilan Samiti in Patna in 1913. This marked the spread of organized revolutionary activities in Bihar. Bankim Chandra Mitra was recruited to manage the organization.
Which female revolutionary is associated with the revolutionary movement in Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Kusum Kumari Devi
Kusum Kumari Devi was associated with the revolutionary movement in Bihar. She was the sister of revolutionary leader Ambika Chakravarti. She contributed by carrying messages and supporting the secret societies.
Who was executed for the Muzaffarpur Bomb Case of 1908?
Correct Answer: B. Khudiram Bose
Khudiram Bose was executed for the Muzaffarpur Bomb Case. He was only 18 years old at the time of his hanging. He became one of the youngest martyrs of the Indian independence movement.
Who was the associate of Khudiram Bose in the Muzaffarpur Bomb Case?
Correct Answer: C. Prafulla Chaki
Prafulla Chaki was the associate of Khudiram Bose. After the bombing incident, he committed suicide to avoid arrest by the British police. The incident was an attempt on the life of Judge Kingsford.
Who was the target of the bomb thrown by Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki?
Correct Answer: D. Kingsford
Douglas Kingsford, the District Judge of Muzaffarpur, was the target. The revolutionaries wanted to punish him for his harsh sentences against nationalists. However, the bomb accidentally killed two British women instead.
Who is credited with saving Mahatma Gandhi's life from poisoning in Champaran?
Correct Answer: A. Batakh Mian
Batakh Mian, a cook, is credited with saving Gandhi's life. He refused to mix poison in Gandhi's milk despite pressure from the British planters. He alerted Gandhi to the plot, saving him from assassination.
Who assassinated the approver Phanindranath Ghosh?
Correct Answer: B. Baikunth Shukla
Baikunth Shukla assassinated Phanindranath Ghosh. Ghosh had turned approver (traitor) in the Lahore Conspiracy Case against Bhagat Singh. Shukla was later hanged for this act of retribution.