Revolutionary Movement & Bhagat Singh — Set 3

Correct Answer: A. A. He was the lion of Punjab who bravely fought for India

Lala Lajpat Rai was called 'Punjab Kesari' meaning 'Lion of Punjab' for his brave leadership in the freedom struggle. He was one of the three leaders in the Lal-Bal-Pal trio. He died on November 17, 1928 from injuries sustained during a lathi charge during Simon Commission protests. His death inspired Bhagat Singh to avenge him.

Correct Answer: A. A. To make the deaf hear, not to kill anyone

On April 8, 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi shouting 'Inquilab Zindabad'. The intention was not to kill but to 'make the deaf hear' and protest against repressive laws. Both surrendered willingly after the act. They used the trial as a platform to spread their revolutionary ideas.

Correct Answer: A. A. A revolutionary who threw bombs with Bhagat Singh in the Assembly

Batukeshwar Dutt was a revolutionary associated with HSRA who threw smoke bombs alongside Bhagat Singh in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929. He survived and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Andaman Islands. After independence, he continued to live quietly in Bihar. He died in 1965 and received a state funeral.

Correct Answer: A. A. Banga, Nawanshahr district, Punjab

Bhagat Singh was born on September 27 or 28, 1907 in Banga village, Nawanshahr district in Punjab. His family was involved in the independence movement as his uncle Ajit Singh was a freedom fighter. Singh grew up in an atmosphere of patriotism. He was deeply influenced by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Correct Answer: A. A. National College, Lahore

Bhagat Singh studied at National College in Lahore, which was founded by Lala Lajpat Rai. He became politically active while studying there. Singh was deeply interested in European revolutionary movements and studied socialist ideology. He left college to join the independence movement full time.

Correct Answer: A. A. Inquilab Zindabad

'Inquilab Zindabad' meaning 'Long live the Revolution' was popularized by Bhagat Singh and became the rallying cry of the Indian revolutionary movement. He shouted this slogan after the bomb incident in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929. The slogan was first used by Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921. It remains a powerful symbol of resistance.

Correct Answer: A. A. March 23, 1931

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Hari Rajguru were hanged on March 23, 1931 at Lahore Central Jail. They were convicted for the murder of British police officer John Saunders. Their ages were 23, 24, and 22 respectively. March 23 is observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) in India.

Correct Answer: A. A. Shivaram Hari Rajguru

Rajguru's full name was Shivaram Hari Rajguru. He was born on August 24, 1908 in Khed, Maharashtra. He joined the HSRA and was involved in the killing of John Saunders. Rajguru was hanged on March 23, 1931 along with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev.

Correct Answer: A. A. Sukhdev Thapar

Sukhdev's full name was Sukhdev Thapar. He was born on May 15, 1907 in Ludhiana, Punjab. He was a close associate of Bhagat Singh and helped organize the HSRA. Sukhdev was hanged on March 23, 1931 at Lahore Central Jail.

Correct Answer: A. A. Alfred Park (now Chandrashekhar Azad Park)

Chandrashekhar Azad died on February 27, 1931 at Alfred Park in Allahabad, now renamed Chandrashekhar Azad Park. He was surrounded by police and shot himself with his last bullet rather than surrendering. He had vowed never to be captured alive by the British. His death marked the end of the HSRA.