Freedom Movement — Set 7
Bihar GK · स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन · Questions 61–70 of 70
Which newspaper in Bihar was famously associated with the freedom movement?
Correct Answer: A. The Searchlight
The Searchlight was the most prominent nationalist newspaper in Bihar. It was published from Patna and served as a voice for the Congress. It faced government censorship multiple times.
Who was a prominent leader of the 1942 movement in Bhagalpur?
Correct Answer: B. Deep Narayan Singh
Deep Narayan Singh was a prominent leader in Bhagalpur. He was actively involved in the Quit India Movement. He later served in the Bihar cabinet.
Which leader is most closely identified with the Peasant Movement in Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati is the icon of the Peasant Movement. He dedicated his life to the cause of the Kisans (farmers). He founded the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha.
The 'Quit India Movement' is also known as the?
Correct Answer: D. August Revolution
The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Revolution (August Kranti). It was launched in August 1942. The slogan 'Do or Die' is associated with this movement.
Who gave the call for 'Total Revolution' (Sampoorna Kranti)?
Correct Answer: A. Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan gave the call for Total Revolution. Although this was post-independence (1974), he is the figure associated with it. He was a veteran freedom fighter from the Gandhian and Socialist era.
Who is considered the 'Creator of Modern Bihar'?
Correct Answer: B. Sachchidanand Sinha
Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha is often considered the Creator of Modern Bihar. He led the movement for the separation of Bihar from Bengal. He was also the temporary Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
Which village was the home of Raj Kumar Shukla?
Correct Answer: C. Murli Bharhawa
Raj Kumar Shukla belonged to the village Murli Bharhawa. It is located in the West Champaran district. From here, he began his campaign against the indigo planters.
Which district was declared a 'Criminal District' during the Quit India Movement?
Correct Answer: D. Saran
The Saran district was declared a 'Criminal District' by the British administration. This was due to the intense and widespread nature of the rebellion there. The people had effectively paralyzed the local government.
Who was the youngest martyr among the seven students in the Secretariat firing?
Correct Answer: A. Ramanand Singh
Ramanand Singh is often cited among the young martyrs of the Secretariat firing. He was a student at Ram Mohan Roy Seminary. All seven martyrs were high school or college students.
Who was a famous revolutionary leader sent to the Andaman Jail (Kala Pani)?
Correct Answer: B. Yogendra Shukla
Yogendra Shukla was a famous revolutionary sent to Kala Pani (Andaman). He was a founder of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in Bihar. He later served time in Hazaribagh Jail as well.