Revolutionary Movement & Bhagat Singh — Set 7
National Movement · क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन और भगत सिंह · Questions 61–70 of 160
What did Chandrashekhar Azad write in the police register when arrested as a teenager?
Correct Answer: A. A. Name: Azad, Father: Swadhinata (independence), Home: Jail
When Chandrashekhar Azad was arrested as a teenager, he told the magistrate his name was 'Azad' (free), his father's name was 'Swadhinata' (independence), and his home was 'jail'. He was sentenced to 15 lashes for this defiance. He bore the punishment without a sound. This act of defiance earned him the name 'Azad' among freedom fighters.
Where was the Hindustan Republican Association primarily active?
Correct Answer: A. A. United Provinces and Punjab
The Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was primarily active in the United Provinces (now UP) and Punjab. The Kakori train robbery took place in UP. Many of its members were from Bengal, UP, and Punjab. The organization had connections across northern India through its revolutionary network.
What was the Lahore Conspiracy Case also known as?
Correct Answer: A. A. Bhagat Singh-Sukhdev-Rajguru case
The Lahore Conspiracy Case is also known as the Bhagat Singh-Sukhdev-Rajguru case. It was the trial for the murder of British officer John Saunders in 1928. The case ran from 1929 to 1931. The three revolutionaries were hanged on March 23, 1931 after the death sentences were confirmed by the Privy Council.
What happened to Bhagat Singh's colleagues who were not hanged in the Lahore Conspiracy Case?
Correct Answer: A. A. They were sentenced to transportation for life to the Andaman Islands
Several accused in the Lahore Conspiracy Case who were not hanged were sentenced to transportation for life to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands. This included Shiv Verma, Jaidev Kapoor, and others. Transportation to Andaman (Kala Pani) was considered a severe punishment. Many of these prisoners were released only after independence.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar wrote "The Indian War of Independence" and believed in armed struggle. What inspired his revolutionary thinking?
Correct Answer: A. A. 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism
The correct answer is A. 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism. Savarkar drew inspiration from the 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalist movements, advocating for revolutionary armed struggle as the only path to independence. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Based on historical events, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar wrote "The Indian War of Independence" and believed in armed struggle. What inspired his revolutionary thinking?
Correct Answer: C. C. 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism
The correct answer is C. 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism. Savarkar drew inspiration from the 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalist movements, advocating for revolutionary armed struggle as the only path to independence. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which of the following statements about 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism is correct? Vinayak Damodar Savarkar wrote "The Indian War of Independence" and believed in armed struggle. What inspired his revolutionary thinking?
Correct Answer: D. D. 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism
The correct answer is D. 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalism. Savarkar drew inspiration from the 1857 Revolt and Irish nationalist movements, advocating for revolutionary armed struggle as the only path to independence. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which British official was targeted (but escaped) when revolutionaries threw a bomb at his car?
Correct Answer: A. A. Lord Irwin (Viceroy)
A bomb was thrown at the car of Viceroy Lord Irwin in December 1929 by HSRA revolutionaries. Lord Irwin escaped unhurt as the bomb exploded near his train rather than the car. The attempt showed the reach and daring of the HSRA. The organization also planned several other operations against British officials.
Who was the British Judge who presided over the Lahore Conspiracy Case?
Correct Answer: A. A. Justice G.C. Hilton and a special tribunal
The Lahore Conspiracy Case was tried by a Special Tribunal set up under a special ordinance, presided over by Justice G.C. Hilton and two other judges. The tribunal was established because regular courts were proving too slow. Bhagat Singh tried to turn the courtroom into a stage for revolutionary speeches. The special tribunal convicted and sentenced the accused to death.
What was Bhagat Singh's mother tongue?
Correct Answer: A. A. Punjabi
Bhagat Singh's mother tongue was Punjabi. He was born into a Jat Sikh family in Punjab. He was fluent in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and English. He wrote extensively in Urdu and Hindi for revolutionary journals. His family had roots in the Doab region of Punjab.