Revolutionary Movement & Bhagat Singh — Set 9

Correct Answer: A. A. Letter to Young Political Workers

Bhagat Singh wrote 'Letter to Young Political Workers' shortly before his execution in 1931. In this letter, he outlined his vision for the revolutionary movement. He called on young people to work for socialist revolution. He emphasized that freedom from British rule must also bring freedom from economic exploitation.

Correct Answer: A. A. They were transported to Andaman Islands or given long prison terms

The Kakori Case prisoners who were not hanged received life transportation to the Andaman Islands or long prison sentences. Many remained imprisoned for years. Sachindra Nath Sanyal received a life sentence but was released due to ill health in 1937. Some prisoners spent over a decade in the Cellular Jail.

Correct Answer: A. A. Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Sukhdev

Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Sukhdev were the three most prominent members of the HSRA. Azad served as military commander, Bhagat Singh as the ideological leader, and Sukhdev as an organizer. They worked closely together until Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev were arrested. Azad remained free until his death in 1931.

Correct Answer: A. A. 23 years

Bhagat Singh was 23 years old when he was hanged on March 23, 1931. He was born on September 27, 1907. His youth made his sacrifice even more poignant and inspiring. He became the youngest revolutionary to be executed by the British in India during the independence movement.

Correct Answer: A. A. They were hanged a day early and cremated secretly at midnight

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were hanged a day before the scheduled date on March 23, 1931. Their bodies were secretly cremated at midnight at Hussainiwala. The British feared massive public protests if the execution and cremation were done normally. The secrecy showed how much the British feared the public reaction.

Correct Answer: A. A. New Delhi

The Central Legislative Assembly was located in New Delhi (in the Constituent Assembly Hall, now Parliament House). Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw smoke bombs there on April 8, 1929. They wanted the explosion to be heard by the British administration sitting in the Assembly. New Delhi was declared the capital of British India in 1911.

Correct Answer: A. A. A socialist republic free from British rule

The HSRA aimed to establish a socialist republic in India free from British colonial rule. Their manifesto called for the abolition of exploitation of man by man. They wanted not just political freedom but also economic equality. This distinguished them from moderate nationalists who sought dominion status within the British Empire.

Correct Answer: A. A. It created massive anti-British sentiment and made him a national hero

Bhagat Singh's execution on March 23, 1931 created massive anti-British sentiment across India. He became an instant national hero and a symbol of sacrifice. Millions mourned his death. His execution helped radicalize many Indians and strengthened the demand for complete independence rather than dominion status.

Correct Answer: A. A. The French and Russian Revolutions

The HSRA revolutionaries were particularly inspired by the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. The slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' was inspired by French revolutionary ideas. Bhagat Singh studied Russian revolutionary literature extensively. He saw parallels between colonial India and pre-revolutionary Russia.

Correct Answer: A. A. Organizing youth and workers for socialist revolution

The Naujawan Bharat Sabha founded by Bhagat Singh in 1926 focused primarily on organizing youth and workers for socialist revolution. It held meetings, organized strikes, and created revolutionary consciousness. The organization was banned by the British for seditious activities. It helped create a generation of revolutionary workers.