Revolutionary Movement & Bhagat Singh — Set 14

Correct Answer: B. B. Suppress nationalist dissent and suppress freedom of speech

The correct answer is B. 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.

Correct Answer: A. A. Indian National Congress under Gandhi

The Indian National Congress under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership from 1920 pursued non-violent non-cooperation as opposed to the revolutionary armed struggle of the HSRA. Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920. This created a philosophical divide between Gandhian and revolutionary streams. Both streams ultimately contributed to India's independence in different ways.

Correct Answer: A. A. They inspired millions to join the independence movement

Bhagat Singh's letters and writings, including 'Why I Am an Atheist' and 'Letter to Young Political Workers', inspired millions of young Indians to join the independence movement. His intellectual writings showed that he was not just a fighter but a thinker. These writings continue to influence Indian leftist political thought. They are studied in schools and universities.

Correct Answer: A. A. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial

The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial at Hussainiwala marks the spot where Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were cremated on March 23, 1931. It is located on the banks of the Sutlej River near the Pakistan border in Ferozepur district of Punjab. The memorial is a major tourist and patriotic pilgrimage site. Every year, large gatherings are held on March 23.

Correct Answer: A. A. Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day)

March 23 is observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) in India to commemorate the hanging of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru on March 23, 1931. Tributes are paid to the three martyrs at Hussainiwala and across India. Special functions are held in schools, colleges, and public places. India also observes another Shaheed Diwas on January 30, the death anniversary of Gandhi.

Correct Answer: A. A. His revolutionary speeches in court were widely reported in Indian newspapers

Bhagat Singh's trial became a major publicity event because his revolutionary speeches and statements in court were widely reported in Indian newspapers. He used the trial to articulate the case for revolution and socialism. His courtroom conduct turned him from a criminal in British eyes to a hero in Indian public opinion. The trial coverage made him the most famous person in India.

Correct Answer: A. A. He was a committed Marxist who believed in socialist revolution

Bhagat Singh was a committed Marxist who deeply studied Marx's writings in prison. He believed that capitalism and imperialism were linked and that true freedom required socialist revolution. His writings show sophisticated engagement with Marxist thought. He is one of the few Indian freedom fighters who explicitly embraced Marxist ideology.

Correct Answer: A. A. He sympathized with Akali struggles but pursued armed revolutionary politics

Bhagat Singh sympathized with the Akali struggles for Sikh religious rights but pursued his own path of armed revolutionary politics. He came from a Sikh family but was personally an atheist. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which affected both Akalis and revolutionaries, was a shared grievance. He sought unity across religious communities for the independence struggle.

Correct Answer: A. A. It was a rare Hindu-Muslim revolutionary friendship that defied communal divisions

The friendship between Muslim Ashfaqullah Khan and Hindu Ram Prasad Bismil was remarkable for defying communal divisions in an era of growing Hindu-Muslim tension. They were lifelong comrades in the HRA. When Bismil was hanged in Gorakhpur and Khan in Faizabad on the same day, their simultaneous martyrdom became a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity. Their story is celebrated in Indian history.

Correct Answer: A. A. Bhagat Singh Chowk in Delhi, postage stamps, his portrait in Parliament and state assemblies

Bhagat Singh is honored through Bhagat Singh Chowk at Parliament Street in Delhi, numerous postage stamps, his portrait in Parliament and many state assemblies. Several government schemes and institutions bear his name. The government has also installed his statues across India. His portrait is displayed alongside Gandhi and Nehru in many official places.