Revolutionary Movement & Bhagat Singh — Set 13
National Movement · क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन और भगत सिंह · Questions 121–130 of 160
What happened to the remaining HSRA members after 1931?
Correct Answer: A. A. The organization scattered, some joined Congress, others continued underground
After the deaths of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, and Chandrashekhar Azad in 1931, the HSRA scattered. Some members joined the Congress, others continued revolutionary underground activities. A few went to Soviet Russia for training. The organization never fully recovered but its ideology continued to inspire subsequent generations of Indian leftists.
What was the role of Premnath Sathe and Yashwant in HSRA?
Correct Answer: A. A. They were active HSRA members who provided shelter and logistics
Premnath Sathe and other active HSRA members provided shelter, logistics, and support to the revolutionary network. The organization relied on a network of sympathizers across northern India. Safe houses, printing presses, and weapon caches were maintained. Without such support networks, operations like the Assembly bombing would have been impossible.
How did British authorities respond to the Bhagat Singh case?
Correct Answer: A. A. They fast-tracked the trial through a Special Tribunal and executed quickly
British authorities set up a Special Tribunal under a special ordinance to fast-track the trial of Bhagat Singh and his associates. Normal court procedures were bypassed. The death sentences were confirmed quickly. The British executed the three revolutionaries secretly one day before schedule, fearing massive public protests.
What is the connection between HSRA and the labor movement?
Correct Answer: A. A. HSRA supported labor strikes and organized workers as part of its socialist agenda
The HSRA supported labor strikes and sought to organize workers as part of its socialist agenda. Bhagat Singh believed political revolution must be accompanied by economic liberation of workers and peasants. The organization was involved in labor disputes in Lahore. The Public Safety Bill that Bhagat Singh protested was aimed at curbing trade union activities.
When was the Congress session where Bhagat Singh was acclaimed a national hero despite being a revolutionary?
Correct Answer: A. A. Lahore Congress Session of December 1929
At the Lahore Congress session in December 1929, when the news of Bhagat Singh's hunger strike and the death of Jatin Das spread, he received massive popular acclaim. Jawaharlal Nehru also expressed sympathy for the revolutionaries. The session passed the Poorna Swaraj resolution demanding complete independence. The revolutionary movement had influenced the Congress to take a more radical stance.
Who was Shiv Verma and what happened to him?
Correct Answer: A. A. An HSRA member sentenced to life imprisonment in the Lahore Conspiracy Case
Shiv Verma was an active member of the HSRA who was tried in the Lahore Conspiracy Case. He was sentenced to transportation for life. He was sent to the Andaman Islands. After Indian independence, he was released and wrote memoirs about his experiences in the revolutionary movement. His writings provide valuable insights into the HSRA.
In what language did Ram Prasad Bismil primarily write his revolutionary poetry?
Correct Answer: A. A. Hindi and Urdu
Ram Prasad Bismil wrote his revolutionary poetry primarily in Hindi and Urdu. 'Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna' was written in Urdu. He also wrote patriotic Hindi poems. He was a gifted writer who expressed revolutionary passion through verse. His literary works were as important as his revolutionary actions in inspiring the freedom movement.
What were the last words reportedly spoken by Bhagat Singh?
Correct Answer: A. A. 'Inquilab Zindabad' and singing revolutionary songs
According to accounts, Bhagat Singh's last words were 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long live the Revolution). He, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, reportedly sang revolutionary songs as they walked to the gallows. They embraced each other with smiles. Their calm courage in the face of death made them immortal in Indian memory.
The Sedition Act was passed in 1870 and extensively used against nationalist leaders. What was its primary purpose?
Correct Answer: D. D. Suppress nationalist dissent and suppress freedom of speech
The correct answer is D. Suppress nationalist dissent and suppress freedom of speech. The Sedition Act made it illegal to express disloyalty or incite disaffection against the British government, becoming a powerful tool of repression. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Based on historical events, The Sedition Act was passed in 1870 and extensively used against nationalist leaders. What was its primary purpose?
Correct Answer: A. A. Suppress nationalist dissent and suppress freedom of speech
The correct answer is A. Suppress nationalist dissent and suppress freedom of speech. The Sedition Act made it illegal to express disloyalty or incite disaffection against the British government, becoming a powerful tool of repression. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.