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Q.1
WBCS Prelims 2023
The brain behind the bomb attack on Viceroy Lord Hardinge at Chandni Chowk, Delhi in December 1912, was
A.Rasbehari Bose
B.Bhai Parmanand
C.Sachindranath Sanyal
D.Shohun Lal Pathak
Explanation
Why Correct: Rashbehari Bose masterminded the 1912 Delhi conspiracy to assassinate Viceroy Hardinge, organizing the bomb attack executed by Basanta Kumar Biswas. Distractor Analysis: Bhai Parmanand was a Hindu Mahasabha leader and Arya Samaj activist. Sachindranath Sanyal co-founded the Hindustan Republican Association and authored revolutionary literature. Shohun Lal Pathak was a Ghadar Party revolutionary executed in 1915 for his role in the Lahore Conspiracy. Takeaway: The 1912 Delhi conspiracy involved multiple revolutionaries including Basanta Kumar Biswas (executed 1915) and Amir Chand (executed 1915), marking a significant escalation in revolutionary terrorism against British officials.
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Q.2
WBCS Prelims 2023
The leader of the Ghadar Party in Bengal and Orissa was
A.Jatindranath Mukherjee
B.Jatindranath Das
C.Barindra Ghosh
D.M. N. Roy
Explanation
Why Correct: Jatindranath Mukherjee (Bagha Jatin) organized the Ghadar Party's activities in Bengal and Orissa, coordinating with German agents during World War I for arms procurement. Distractor Analysis: Jatindranath Das was a revolutionary who died in Lahore jail after a 63-day hunger strike. Barindra Ghosh was a key figure in the Alipore Bomb Case and brother of Aurobindo Ghosh. M. N. Roy founded the Communist Party of India and was a prominent international communist leader. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party was founded in 1913 in San Francisco by Lala Hardayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, and others, aiming to overthrow British rule through armed rebellion.
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Q.3
WBCS Prelims 2022
Ram Prasad Bismil’s name is associated with
A.Kakori Conspiracy
B.Chittagong Armoury Raid
C.Delhi Conspiracy
D.Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation
Why Correct: Ram Prasad Bismil was a key revolutionary executed for his leadership in the Kakori Conspiracy of August 9, 1925, which involved looting a government train near Kakori. Distractor Analysis: Surya Sen led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930. The Delhi Conspiracy of 1912 targeted Viceroy Hardinge. The Alipore Bomb Case of 1908 involved Aurobindo Ghosh and others. Takeaway: Bismil co-founded the Hindustan Republican Association and wrote patriotic poems like 'Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna'.
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Q.4
WBCS Prelims 2022
Who founded ‘Gadar Party’ (1913) and where?
A.Bhagat Singh, Great Britain
B.Lala Lajpat Rai, France
C.Lala Hardayal, America
D.Captain Mohan Singh, Germany
Explanation
Why Correct: Lala Hardayal founded the Gadar Party on July 15, 1913 in San Francisco, USA, mobilizing Indian immigrants for armed revolution against British rule. Distractor Analysis: Bhagat Singh founded the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association in 1928 in India. Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent moderate-extremist leader but did not found the Gadar Party. Captain Mohan Singh co-founded the Indian National Army in 1942 with Japanese support in Southeast Asia. Takeaway: The Gadar Party published the Gadar newspaper in Urdu and Punjabi, calling for mutiny in the British Indian Army during World War I. Its headquarters was the Yugantar Ashram in San Francisco.
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Q.5
WBCS Prelims 2022
Who was the author of 'The Philosophy of the Bomb'?
A.Bhagat Singh
B.Chandrashekhar Azad
C.Surya Sen
D.Batukeshwar Dutt
Explanation
Why Correct: Bhagat Singh wrote 'The Philosophy of the Bomb' in 1929 to justify revolutionary violence against British colonial rule, arguing it was a necessary response to state violence. Distractor Analysis: Chandrashekhar Azad was a revolutionary leader who died in 1931, Surya Sen led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930, and Batukeshwar Dutt was Bhagat Singh's associate in the Central Legislative Assembly bombing. Takeaway: Bhagat Singh also co-authored 'Why I Am an Atheist' while in prison, reflecting his ideological evolution beyond revolutionary violence.
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Q.6
WBCS Prelims 2021
Bengal Revolutionaries were largely inspired by which Revolutionary movements of Great Britain ?
A.Scottish
B.Irish
C.Welsh
D.None of the above
Explanation
Why Correct: The Easter Rising of April 1916 was an armed Irish republican insurrection against British rule in Ireland, which inspired Indian revolutionaries including those in Bengal. Distractor Analysis: Scottish movements like the Jacobite risings occurred earlier (18th century) and were not contemporary inspirations. Welsh revolutionary movements were minimal and not significant influences. None of the above is incorrect because the Irish Easter Rising was a documented inspiration. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party (1913) and Irish revolutionary movements were two major external influences on early 20th century Indian revolutionaries.
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Q.7
WBCS Prelims 2021
Which revolutionary leader made 'mercy petitions' from jail?
A.V. D. Savarkar
B.B. G. Tilak
C.Sukhdev Thapar
D.Chandra Shekhar Azad
Explanation
Why Correct: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar submitted multiple mercy petitions to British authorities from Cellular Jail in Andaman between 1911 and 1921, seeking early release by pledging loyalty to the British government. Distractor Analysis: Bal Gangadhar Tilak faced imprisonment but did not submit mercy petitions, instead writing 'Gita Rahasya' in Mandalay Jail. Sukhdev Thapar was executed at age 23 after the Lahore Conspiracy Case without submitting any petitions. Chandra Shekhar Azad famously vowed never to be captured alive and died in a police encounter. Takeaway: Savarkar's petitions remain controversial in historical assessment, with some viewing them as pragmatic survival tactics and others as political compromise.
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Q.8
WBCS Prelims 2021
Who was involved with the 'India Independence League'?
A.Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das
B.Mahadev Govind Rapade
C.Ananda Mohan Bose
D.Rashbihari Bose
Explanation
Why Correct: Rashbihari Bose founded the Indian Independence League in 1924 in Tokyo to coordinate revolutionary activities among Indian expatriates in East Asia. Distractor Analysis: Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das co-founded the Swaraj Party in 1923. Mahadev Govind Ranade was a 19th-century social reformer and judge. Ananda Mohan Bose was a 19th-century Brahmo Samaj leader and co-founder of the Indian National Association. Takeaway: Rashbihari Bose later handed over leadership of the Indian National Army to Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943.
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Q.9
WBCS Prelims 2020
What is the meaning of ‘Ghadar‘?
A.Revolt
B.Independence
C.Swaraj
D.Liberation
Explanation
Why Correct: Ghadar means revolt or mutiny in Urdu and Persian, and was adopted as the name of the Ghadar Party formed in 1913 by Indian expatriates in North America to overthrow British rule through armed rebellion. Distractor Analysis: Independence refers to the state of being free from external control, Swaraj means self-rule or self-governance popularized during the Indian independence movement, and Liberation means the act of setting free from oppression or constraint. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party was founded by Lala Hardayal and published the newspaper 'Ghadar' to propagate revolutionary ideas among Indians abroad.
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Q.10
WBCS Prelims 2020
Which among the following great revolutionaries was the brain behind the ‘Chittagong Armory Raid‘ ?
A.Ganesh Ghosh
B.Chandrasekhar Azad
C.Surya Sen
D.Lala Hardayal
Explanation
Why Correct: Surya Sen (Masterda) masterminded and led the Chittagong Armoury Raid on April 18, 1930, aiming to capture British weapons and declare independence. Distractor Analysis: Ganesh Ghosh was a key participant in the raid under Surya Sen's leadership. Chandrasekhar Azad was a revolutionary active in North India, not directly involved in the Chittagong raid. Lala Hardayal was a founder of the Ghadar Party focusing on overseas Indian revolutionaries. Takeaway: The raid is also notable for involving women revolutionaries like Pritilata Waddedar and Kalpana Datta.
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Q.11
WBCS Prelims 2009WBCS Prelims 2020
Who founded the Forward Bloc?
A.Subhash Chandra Bose
B.Rash Behari Bose
C.Jadu Gopal Mukhopadhyay
D.Hemchandra Ghosh
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Explanation
Why Correct: Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc on 3 May 1939 in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, after resigning from the Congress presidency. Distractor Analysis: Rash Behari Bose was a revolutionary who led the Indian National Army in its early phase and later handed it over to Subhash Chandra Bose. Jadu Gopal Mukhopadhyay was a Bengali revolutionary involved in the Jugantar group. Hemchandra Ghosh was a revolutionary and founder of the Anushilan Samiti. Takeaway: The Forward Bloc was established to consolidate the radical left-wing within the Congress and later became an independent political party advocating for complete independence.
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Q.12
WBCS Prelims 2019
Surya Sen was associated with which of the event during the Indian freedom struggle ?
A.Chittagong Armoury Raid
B.Kakori conspiracy
C.Civil Disobedience movement
D.Home Rule movement
Explanation
Why Correct: Surya Sen (Masterda) led the Chittagong Armoury Raid on 18 April 1930, attacking British armories in Chittagong to inspire revolutionary nationalism. Distractor Analysis: The Kakori conspiracy involved Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan in 1925, the Civil Disobedience movement was Gandhi's nationwide campaign starting in 1930, and the Home Rule movement was led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak from 1916-1918. Takeaway: Other key revolutionary leaders include Bhagat Singh (Lahore Conspiracy Case), Chandrashekhar Azad (Kakori and HSRA), and Udham Singh (Jallianwala Bagh revenge).
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Q.13
WBCS Prelims 2019
Where was the Provisional Government of Independent India (Azad Hind) formed ?
A.Singapore
B.Tokyo
C.Berlin
D.Rome
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Free India) in Singapore on 21 October 1943, with himself as Head of State, Prime Minister and Minister of War. Distractor Analysis: Tokyo was the capital of Imperial Japan, which provided support to the Azad Hind movement. Berlin hosted the Special Bureau for India during World War II where Bose initially sought Axis support. Rome was the capital of Fascist Italy, another Axis power that recognized the Azad Hind government. Takeaway: The Azad Hind government established its headquarters in Rangoon (now Yangon) in 1944 as the Indian National Army advanced toward India, and it administered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands briefly in 1943-44.
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Q.14
WBCS Prelims 2019
Who is the founder of the Ghadar Party ?
A.Lala Lajpat Rai
B.Lala Hardayal
C.Bhagat Singh
D.Kunwar Singh
Explanation
Why Correct: Lala Hardayal founded the Ghadar Party on 15 July 1913 in San Francisco, USA, as a revolutionary organization for Indian independence. Distractor Analysis: Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent nationalist leader in the Indian independence movement, known as 'Punjab Kesari'. Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary socialist who was executed in 1931 for his role in the Lahore Conspiracy Case. Kunwar Singh was a leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Bihar. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party published the newspaper 'Ghadar' and aimed to overthrow British rule through armed rebellion, with significant support from Indian expatriates in North America.
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Q.15
WBCS Prelims 2019
Who set up the Indian Independence League ?
A.Rash Bihari Bose
B.Subhas Chandra Bose
C.Mahatma Gandhi
D.Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
Why Correct: Rash Bihari Bose established the Indian Independence League in Tokyo, Japan in 1924 to organize anti-British revolutionary efforts from outside India. Distractor Analysis: Subhas Chandra Bose later assumed leadership of the Indian Independence League in 1943 and commanded the Indian National Army. Mahatma Gandhi directed the Indian National Congress and domestic mass movements. Jawaharlal Nehru served as a principal Congress figure and became India's inaugural Prime Minister. Takeaway: The Indian Independence League reconvened at the 1942 Bangkok Conference, adopting the Bangkok Resolution for full independence and establishing the Indian National Army under Subhas Chandra Bose.
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Q.16
WBCS Prelims 2018
‘Indian Independence League’ was founded by
A.Tilak
B.Subhas Bose
C.C. R. Das
D.Rashbehari Bose
Explanation
Why Correct: Rashbehari Bose founded the Indian Independence League in Tokyo, Japan in 1924 to coordinate anti-British activities among Indian nationalists in East Asia. Distractor Analysis: Bal Gangadhar Tilak died in 1920, before the League's formation. Subhas Chandra Bose became president of the Indian Independence League in 1943 during World War II. C.R. Das was active in India's nationalist movement but was not involved in establishing the League in Japan. Takeaway: The Indian Independence League served as the political wing of the Indian National Army (INA), which was formed in 1942 under Mohan Singh and later led by Subhas Chandra Bose.
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Q.17
WBCS Prelims 2018
Abhinava Bharat a Secret Society of the Revolutionaries was organised by
A.Khudiram Bose
B.V. D. Savarkar
C.Prafulla Chaki
D.Bhagat Singh
Explanation
Why Correct: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar founded Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) in 1903 while studying at Fergusson College, Pune, as a revolutionary secret society inspired by Mazzini's Young Italy. Distractor Analysis: Khudiram Bose was executed in 1908 for the Muzaffarpur bombing, associated with Anushilan Samiti. Prafulla Chaki was a revolutionary in the Jugantar group who died in 1908. Bhagat Singh founded the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association in 1928, decades later. Takeaway: Savarkar's Abhinav Bharat had branches across India and London, and was involved in the assassination of British officials like Curzon Wyllie (1909) by Madan Lal Dhingra.
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Q.18
WBCS Prelims 2018
Party founded by Subhash Bose was
A.Indian Freedom Party
B.Azad Hind Fauz
C.Revolutionary Front
D.Forward Bloc
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc on May 3, 1939, after resigning from the Indian National Congress presidency. Distractor Analysis: Indian Freedom Party was a short-lived political group formed by some Congress dissidents but not by Bose. Azad Hind Fauz refers to the Indian National Army (INA) that Bose led from 1943, not a political party. Revolutionary Front describes various underground militant groups but was not a formal party established by Bose. Takeaway: Bose also formed the Indian Independence League in 1942 and served as the Head of State of the Provisional Government of Free India (Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind) in 1943.
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Q.19
WBCS Prelims 2018
Who was the leader of Ghadar Party?
A.Bhagat Singh
B.Lala Hardayal
C.B. G. Tilak
D.Savarkar
Explanation
Why Correct: Lala Hardayal founded and led the Ghadar Party in 1913 in San Francisco, aiming to overthrow British rule in India through armed revolution. Distractor Analysis: Bhagat Singh led the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and executed the Lahore Conspiracy. B. G. Tilak led the Extremist faction of the Indian National Congress and popularized Swaraj. V. D. Savarkar founded the Abhinav Bharat Society and wrote 'The First War of Indian Independence'. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party published the newspaper 'Ghadar' and mobilized Indian immigrants in North America for revolutionary activities during World War I.
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Q.20
WBCS Prelims 2017
When did the Chittagong Armoury Raid take place and who was its chief organizer?
A.1930, Surya Sen
B.1929, Batukeshwar Datta
C.1929, Sachindra Sanyal
D.1930, Ram Prasad
Explanation
Why Correct: The Chittagong Armoury Raid occurred on 18 April 1930, led by revolutionary Surya Sen (Masterda) who planned to capture arms and declare independence from British rule. Distractor Analysis: Batukeshwar Datta participated in the Central Assembly bombing with Bhagat Singh in 1929. Sachindra Sanyal co-founded the Hindustan Republican Association in 1924. Ram Prasad Bismil was executed for the Kakori conspiracy of 1925. Takeaway: Surya Sen's group also captured the telephone and telegraph offices in Chittagong, cutting off British communications during the raid.
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Q.21
WBCS Prelims 2017
Who was the founder of the "Forward Bloc"?
A.Subhash Chandra Bose
B.Rashbehari Bose
C.Chittaranjan Das
D.C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhash Chandra Bose established the Forward Bloc on May 3, 1939, in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, as a left-wing faction within the Indian National Congress. Distractor Analysis: Rashbehari Bose organized the Ghadar Mutiny and later led the Indian National Army in Southeast Asia. Chittaranjan Das co-founded the Swaraj Party and served as Congress president. C. Rajagopalachari was India's last Governor-General and founded the Swatantra Party. Takeaway: The Forward Bloc's objective was to unite all anti-British leftist forces, and it later became an independent political party after Bose's expulsion from Congress.
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Q.22
WBCS Prelims 2017
Who was the founder of the 'Azad Hind Fauz'?
A.Subhash Chandra Bose
B.Rashbehari Bose
C.Shah Nawaz Khan
D.Captain Mohan Singh
Explanation
Why Correct: Captain Mohan Singh, an Indian National Army officer, founded the first Azad Hind Fauz (Indian National Army) in August 1942 in Singapore with Japanese support. Distractor Analysis: Subhash Chandra Bose revived and led the INA from 1943 onward. Rashbehari Bose was a revolutionary who handed over leadership to Subhash Chandra Bose. Shah Nawaz Khan was a senior INA officer who served under Subhash Chandra Bose. Takeaway: Subhash Chandra Bose gave the INA its famous motto 'Jai Hind' and established the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore in 1943.
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Q.23
WBCS Prelims 2016
In which year the ‘Great Escape’ of Subhas Chandra Bose to Germany take place?
A.1939
B.1940
C.1941
D.1942
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose escaped British house arrest in Calcutta on January 17, 1941, traveling via Peshawar and Kabul to reach Germany in April 1941. Distractor Analysis: 1939 marks the start of World War II, 1940 saw the fall of France and Bose's initial house arrest, and 1942 was when Bose reached Japan and formed the Indian National Army. Takeaway: Bose's journey to Germany used the alias 'Orlando Mazzotta' and involved help from the Abwehr (German military intelligence).
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Q.24
WBCS Prelims 2016
When and under whom was the Indian National army (I.N.A.) officially organized ?
A.Rashbehari Basu, 1942
B.Subhas Chandra Basu, 1943
C.Captain Mohan Singh at Singapore in 1942
D.None of the above
Explanation
Why Correct: Captain Mohan Singh officially organized the first Indian National Army in Singapore on September 1, 1942 with Japanese support, using Indian prisoners of war from the British Indian Army. Distractor Analysis: Rashbehari Bose formed the Indian Independence League in 1942 but did not organize the INA. Subhas Chandra Bose revitalized and led the INA from 1943 onward, but the initial organization occurred earlier. Takeaway: The INA was reorganized under Subhas Chandra Bose's leadership in July 1943, with the famous "Chalo Delhi" slogan and the establishment of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment.
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Q.25
WBCS Prelims 2011WBCS Prelims 2015
The slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ was given by
A.Md. Iqbal
B.Bhagat Singh
C.Subhas Chandra
D.Lala Lajpat Rai
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Explanation
Why Correct: Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutta shouted 'Inquilab Zindabad' in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929 after throwing bombs, making it their revolutionary slogan. Distractor Analysis: Maulana Hasrat Mohani originally coined the Urdu phrase 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live Revolution) in 1921. Muhammad Iqbal wrote 'Saare Jahan Se Achha' and other patriotic poems. Subhas Chandra Bose popularized 'Jai Hind' and 'Delhi Chalo'. Lala Lajpat Rai was associated with 'Swaraj is my birthright'. Takeaway: 'Inquilab Zindabad' became the official slogan of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) founded by Chandrashekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, and others.
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Q.26
WBCS Prelims 2015
When and where was the 'Gadar Party' founded?
A.America, 1913
B.England, 1917
C.Denmark, 1921
D.Scotland, 1925
Explanation
Why Correct: The Gadar Party was founded in San Francisco, USA in 1913 by Indian immigrants led by Lala Hardayal to overthrow British rule in India. Distractor Analysis: England, 1917 refers to the Home Rule League movement. Denmark, 1921 relates to the Communist International's influence on Indian revolutionaries. Scotland, 1925 corresponds to the formation of the Hindustan Republican Association in Kanpur. Takeaway: The Gadar Party published the 'Gadar' newspaper in Urdu and Punjabi, and its members attempted to smuggle arms into India during World War I.
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Q.27
WBCS Prelims 2015
When was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' formed ?
A.1st October, 1939
B.10th August, 1940
C.11th May, 1941
D.1st September, 1942
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose established the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) on 1st September 1942 in Singapore during World War II. Distractor Analysis: 1st October 1939 marks the beginning of World War II. 10th August 1940 is the date of the August Offer by Lord Linlithgow. 11th May 1941 is when Subhas Chandra Bose escaped house arrest in Calcutta. Takeaway: Subhas Chandra Bose later revived and reorganized the INA in 1943 with the famous slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom.'
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Q.28
WBCS Prelims 2015
Who was the founder Commander of the Indian National Army (INA) ?
A.Rashbehari Bose
B.Capt. Mohan Singh
C.Netaji Subhas Ch. Bose
D.None of the above
Explanation
Why Correct: Captain Mohan Singh founded and became the first commander of the Indian National Army (INA) in August 1942 in Singapore, with support from the Japanese. Distractor Analysis: Rashbehari Bose was a revolutionary who helped form the Indian Independence League in 1942 and handed over INA leadership to Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose took command of the INA in July 1943, reorganizing it as Azad Hind Fauj, after its initial formation. Takeaway: The INA was initially formed from Indian prisoners of war captured by Japan during World War II, and its motto was 'Ittehad, Itmad aur Qurbani' (Unity, Faith, and Sacrifice).
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Q.29
WBCS Prelims 2015
Who was the founder of the ‘Indian Independence League’ ?
A.Krishna Verma
B.Rashbehari Bose
C.Subhas Chandra Bose
D.None of the above
Explanation
Why Correct: Rashbehari Bose founded the Indian Independence League in Tokyo, Japan in 1924 to coordinate anti-British activities among Indian expatriates in East Asia. Distractor Analysis: Krishna Varma founded the India House in London in 1905. Subhas Chandra Bose later assumed leadership of the Indian Independence League in 1943 after Rashbehari Bose stepped down. Takeaway: The Indian Independence League served as the political wing of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II under Subhas Chandra Bose's leadership.
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Q.30
WBCS Prelims 2014
The I.N.A. under Subhas Chandra Bose surrendered to the British after the collapse of
A.Germany
B.Italy
C.Japan
D.After the cessation of World War II
Explanation
Why Correct: The Indian National Army surrendered after Japan's formal surrender on September 2, 1945, which ended Japanese support for the INA's military operations in Southeast Asia. Distractor Analysis: Germany surrendered on May 7-8, 1945, months before the INA surrender. Italy surrendered in September 1943, two years earlier. World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945 with Japan's surrender, making option D technically correct but less precise than the specific trigger of Japan's collapse. Takeaway: Subhas Chandra Bose's INA fought alongside Japanese forces in Burma and Northeast India during 1944-45, most notably in the Battles of Imphal and Kohima.
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Q.31
WBCS Prelims 2013
Leading which expedition did Pritilata Waddedar die ?
A.Chattogram armoury raid
B.Feni expedition
C.Carpole expedition
D.Attack on Pahartali European club
Explanation
Why Correct: Pritilata Waddedar died leading the attack on the Pahartali European Club in Chittagong on September 24, 1932, after consuming cyanide to avoid capture. Distractor Analysis: The Chattogram armoury raid occurred on April 18, 1930, led by Surya Sen. The Feni expedition was a separate revolutionary action in present-day Bangladesh. The Carpole expedition refers to another revolutionary operation in the Chittagong region. Takeaway: Kalpana Datta (later Joshi) was another prominent female revolutionary who participated in the Chattogram armoury raid and later became a member of the Constituent Assembly.
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Q.32
WBCS Prelims 2013
Who was not a member of the Subhas Bose's Azad Hind Fauj ?
A.P. K. Sahgal
B.Shah Nawaz Khan
C.Captain Mohan Singh
D.G. S. Dhillon
Explanation
Why Correct: Captain Mohan Singh founded the first Indian National Army in 1942 but was arrested by the Japanese in December 1942, before Subhas Chandra Bose revived it as the Azad Hind Fauj in 1943. Distractor Analysis: P. K. Sahgal, Shah Nawaz Khan, and G. S. Dhillon were all officers in the Azad Hind Fauj who faced the 1945-46 Red Fort trials for their roles in the INA. Takeaway: The Azad Hind Fauj had three key officers tried at the Red Fort: Sahgal, Khan, and Dhillon, whose trial sparked massive nationalist protests across India.
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Q.33
WBCS Prelims 2013
Whom did the Ghadar Party plot to kill ?
A.Kingsford
B.Hardinge
C.Tegart
D.Northbrooke
Explanation
Why Correct: The Ghadar Party conspired to assassinate Lord Hardinge, the Viceroy of India, in the 1912 Delhi-Lahore conspiracy case. Distractor Analysis: Kingsford was a magistrate targeted by revolutionaries in the Alipore Bomb Case (1908). Tegart was a British police officer targeted in later revolutionary activities. Northbrooke was an earlier Viceroy (1872-1876) not connected to Ghadar Party plots. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party was founded in 1913 in San Francisco by Indian immigrants, primarily aiming to overthrow British rule through armed rebellion during World War I.
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Q.34
WBCS Prelims 2012
Subhas Chandra Bose was elected congress President for the second time in :
A.Haripura
B.Tripuri
C.Wardha
D.Patna
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose was elected Congress President for the second time at the Tripuri session in 1939, defeating Gandhi's candidate Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Distractor Analysis: Haripura hosted the 1938 session where Bose was first elected President. Wardha was the location of the 1934 session where Rajendra Prasad presided. Patna hosted the 1934 Congress session before Bose's presidency. Takeaway: Bose resigned from the Tripuri presidency in April 1939 after the Congress Working Committee passed a resolution expressing confidence in Gandhi's leadership.
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Q.35
WBCS Prelims 2012
The Meerut Conspiracy case was started in :
A.1929
B.1934
C.1942
D.1931
Explanation
Why Correct: The British government initiated the Meerut Conspiracy Case in March 1929 against 31 trade unionists and communists for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the British Raj. Distractor Analysis: 1934 saw the formation of the Congress Socialist Party within the Indian National Congress. 1942 marked the Quit India Movement launched by Gandhi. 1931 was the year of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact and the Second Round Table Conference. Takeaway: The trial lasted nearly four years until 1933, with three British communists among the accused, highlighting British fears of communist influence on Indian labor movements.
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Q.36
WBCS Prelims 2012
Where the Azad Hind Fauj was first established?
A.Tokyo
B.Rangoon
C.Singapore
D.Bangkok
Explanation
Why Correct: The Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) was first established in Singapore on September 1, 1942 by Captain Mohan Singh with Japanese support, using Indian prisoners of war captured during the fall of Singapore. Distractor Analysis: Tokyo served as the location for Subhas Chandra Bose's later Azad Hind government headquarters in 1943. Rangoon became the provisional capital of Azad Hind in 1944 when Bose moved his government there. Bangkok hosted the Indian Independence League conference in 1942 but was not the founding location of the INA. Takeaway: Subhas Chandra Bose took command of the INA in 1943 and established the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore on October 21, 1943.
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Q.37
WBCS Prelims 2012
Who raised the slogan Long Live Revolution in the central Legislative Assembly, Delhi
A.Bhagat Singh
B.Rashbihari Bose
C.M. N. Roy
D.Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation
Why Correct: Bhagat Singh shouted 'Long Live Revolution' after throwing bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929, alongside Batukeshwar Dutt, to protest repressive laws. Distractor Analysis: Rashbihari Bose organized the Ghadar Mutiny and later the Indian National Army. M. N. Roy founded the Communist Party of India. Lala Lajpat Rai died from police lathi-charge injuries during the Simon Commission protests in 1928. Takeaway: The Assembly bombing targeted the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill, which Singh and Dutt deliberately avoided causing casualties to focus on symbolic protest.
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Q.38
WBCS Prelims 2012
Who was the founder of the Ghadar Party, established in San Francisco, USA?
A.Lala Hardayal
B.Ajit Singh
C.Lala Lajpat Rai
D.P. Mitra
Explanation
Why Correct: Lala Hardayal founded the Ghadar Party in San Francisco in 1913, with the Hindustan Ghadar newspaper as its organ. Distractor Analysis: Ajit Singh was a revolutionary involved in the 1907 Punjab unrest. Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and the Arya Samaj. P. Mitra was associated with the Anushilan Samiti in Bengal. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party aimed to overthrow British rule in India by organizing Indian immigrants abroad, particularly in North America.
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Q.39
WBCS Prelims 2011
Where was the Ghadar Party formed?
A.New York
B.Tokyo
C.San Francisco
D.Lahore
Explanation
Why Correct: The Ghadar Party was founded on 15 July 1913 in Astoria, Oregon, which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States. Distractor Analysis: New York hosted Indian nationalist activities but was not the founding location. Tokyo was a base for Indian revolutionaries like Rash Behari Bose later. Lahore became a major center for the Ghadar movement's operations in India after its establishment. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party was established by Lala Har Dayal with headquarters in San Francisco, aiming to overthrow British rule through armed struggle.
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Q.40
WBCS Prelims 2010
Which prominent figure in India's freedom struggle was popularly referred to as the 'mother of Indian revolutionaries'?
A.Sister Nivedita
B.Annie Besant
C.Madame Cama
D.Matangini Hazra
Explanation
Why Correct: Madame Bhikaiji Cama earned the epithet 'mother of Indian revolutionaries' for her active support of revolutionary activities, including designing an early version of the Indian national flag and funding anti-colonial publications from exile. Distractor Analysis: Sister Nivedita was an Irish disciple of Swami Vivekananda who promoted Indian nationalism. Annie Besant led the Home Rule Movement and served as Indian National Congress president. Matangini Hazra was a Gandhian activist known as 'Gandhi buri' who was martyred during the Quit India Movement. Takeaway: Madame Cama unfurled what is considered India's first national flag at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart in 1907, featuring green, saffron, and red stripes with 'Vande Mataram' in Devanagari.
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Q.41
WBCS Prelims 2010
Who was known as "Bagha Jatin" ?
A.Jatin Das
B.Jatindranath Mukherjee
C.Jatindramohan Sengupta
D.None of the above
Explanation
Why Correct: Jatindranath Mukherjee earned the nickname "Bagha Jatin" after reportedly killing a tiger with a knife while unarmed during his youth in Bengal. Distractor Analysis: Jatin Das was a revolutionary who died in Lahore jail after a 63-day hunger strike in 1929. Jatindramohan Sengupta was a Bengali politician and Mayor of Calcutta, not associated with the Bagha Jatin moniker. Takeaway: Bagha Jatin led the Jugantar revolutionary group and died in 1915 after a gunfight with British police at Balasore, becoming a martyr in the Indian independence movement.
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Q.42
WBCS Prelims 2009
Name one revolutionary who attacked the Writers’ Buildings ?
A.Anathbandhu Panja
B.Mrigen Datta
C.Binoy Basu
D.Prafulla Chaki
Explanation
Why Correct: Binoy Basu, along with Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta, attacked the Writers' Building in Calcutta on December 8, 1930, targeting Inspector General of Police Colonel N.S. Simpson. Distractor Analysis: Anathbandhu Panja was a revolutionary associated with the Jugantar group who participated in other actions. Mrigen Datta was a revolutionary involved in separate incidents. Prafulla Chaki, along with Khudiram Bose, attempted to assassinate Magistrate Kingsford in Muzaffarpur in 1908. Takeaway: The Writers' Building attack is known as the 'Corridor Warfare' incident, where the three revolutionaries—Binoy Basu, Badal Gupta, and Dinesh Gupta—consumed potassium cyanide capsules after the attack; Badal died immediately, while Binoy and Dinesh were arrested and later executed.
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Q.43
WBCS Prelims 2009
When was the Azad Hind Fouz formed?
A.1st October, 1939
B.10th August, 1940
C.11th May, 1941
D.1st September, 1942
Explanation
Why Correct: Captain Mohan Singh established the first Azad Hind Fauj on 1 September 1942 in Singapore, with Japanese assistance during World War II. Distractor Analysis: 1st October 1939 marks the start of World War II in Europe after Germany invaded Poland. 10th August 1940 was when the British government issued the August Offer proposing dominion status after the war. 11th May 1941 was when Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Germany after escaping house arrest in India. Takeaway: Subhas Chandra Bose took over leadership of the INA in 1943, gave it the famous slogan "Chalo Delhi," and established the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore that same year.
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Q.44
WBCS Prelims 2009
Where and in which year was the Ghadar Party founded?
A.America, 1913
B.England, 1917
C.Denmark, 1921
D.Scotland, 1925
Explanation
Why Correct: The Ghadar Party was founded in the United States of America (specifically in San Francisco) in 1913 by Indian immigrants, with the goal of ending British colonial rule in India through revolutionary means. Distractor Analysis: England, 1917 aligns with the Montagu Declaration that promised gradual development of self-governing institutions in India. Denmark, 1921 relates to international diplomatic efforts by Indian nationalists, not the Ghadar Party's founding. Scotland, 1925 corresponds to later British colonial commissions, such as the Simon Commission established in 1927. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party published a weekly newspaper called 'Ghadar' to mobilize support among Indian diaspora communities for armed rebellion against British rule.
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Q.45
WBCS Prelims 2008
The Ghadar Party, established on 15 July 1913 in America, was founded by which Indian revolutionary?
A.Tarak Nath Das
B.Lala Hardayal
C.Ramchandra
D.Kazi Qbeidullah
Explanation
Why Correct: Lala Hardayal founded the Ghadar Party on 15 July 1913 in San Francisco, USA, with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India through armed revolution. Distractor Analysis: Tarak Nath Das was a prominent member and editor of the Ghadar newspaper but not the founder. Ramchandra (Bhai Parmanand) was a key leader and ideologue of the party. Kazi Qbeidullah was a revolutionary associated with the party's activities in the United States. Takeaway: The Ghadar Party's headquarters was initially established in San Francisco, and its newspaper 'Ghadar' played a crucial role in mobilizing Indian immigrants against British colonialism.
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Q.46
WBCS Prelims 2008
Who accompanied Bhagat Singh to bomb at the Central Legislature in Delhi?
A.Chandrasekhar Azad
B.Baghajatin
C.Batukeswar Dutta
D.Paramchand
Explanation
Why Correct: Batukeshwar Dutta accompanied Bhagat Singh in throwing bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929, to protest against the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill. Distractor Analysis: Chandrasekhar Azad was a revolutionary leader but not present during this specific incident. Baghajatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee) was a Bengali revolutionary who died in 1915, before this event. Paramchand is not a historically significant revolutionary figure in this context. Takeaway: Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutta deliberately allowed themselves to be arrested after the bombing to use the trial as a platform for revolutionary propaganda.
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Q.47
WBCS Prelims 2008
Who handed over the charge of Indian National Army to Netaji?
A.Rashbehari Bose
B.Mohan Singh
C.Hardayal
D.Mahendra Pratap
Explanation
Why Correct: Rashbehari Bose transferred leadership of the Indian National Army to Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore on July 4, 1943, after organizing the Indian Independence League in Tokyo. Distractor Analysis: Mohan Singh commanded the first INA formed in 1942 but was dismissed and arrested by Japanese forces later that year. Lala Hardayal established the Ghadar Party in the United States to overthrow British rule in India. Mahendra Pratap set up a provisional Indian government-in-exile in Kabul during World War I. Takeaway: The INA's three main brigades were named Subhas, Gandhi, and Nehru, with the Rani of Jhansi Regiment being an all-women unit led by Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan.
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Q.48
WBCS Prelims 2008
Who led the attack on European club at Pahatali in Chittagong ?
A.Pritilata Waddedar
B.Surya Sen
C.Ananta Singh
D.Loknath Bal
Explanation
Why Correct: Pritilata Waddedar led the attack on the Pahartali European Club in Chittagong on September 23, 1932, as part of Surya Sen's revolutionary activities. Distractor Analysis: Surya Sen (Masterda) was the overall leader of the Chittagong Armoury Raid group but did not personally lead this specific attack. Ananta Singh was a participant in the Chittagong Armoury Raid but not the leader of this club attack. Loknath Bal was another revolutionary associate of Surya Sen involved in various activities but not the leader of this operation. Takeaway: After the attack, Pritilata consumed cyanide to avoid capture, becoming one of the first women martyrs in the Indian revolutionary movement.
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Q.49
WBCS Prelims 2007
In which region did the first indication of the revolutionary movement in India appear?
A.Maharashtra
B.Bengal
C.Punjab
D.Rajasthan
Explanation
Why Correct: Bengal witnessed the first organized revolutionary activities in India through early groups like the Anushilan Samiti (founded 1902) and Jugantar (founded 1906), which emerged before similar movements in other regions. Distractor Analysis: Maharashtra saw revolutionary activity from figures like Vasudev Balwant Phadke (1879) and the Chapekar brothers (1897), but these were later than Bengal's organized beginnings. Punjab's Ghadar Movement started in 1913, significantly later. Rajasthan had minimal organized revolutionary presence during this early period. Takeaway: The Anushilan Samiti, established in Calcutta in 1902 by Pramathanath Mitra, is widely regarded as India's first revolutionary organization.
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Q.50
WBCS Prelims 2007
Which two revolutionaries were involved in the Muzaffarpur Murder case of 1908?
A.Binoy Bose and Badal Gupta
B.Surya Sen and Lokenath Bal
C.Damodar and Balakrishna Chepekar
D.Prafulla Chaki and Khudiram Bose
Explanation
Why Correct: Prafulla Chaki and Khudiram Bose attempted to assassinate Magistrate Kingsford by throwing a bomb at his carriage in Muzaffarpur on April 30, 1908, killing two British women instead. Distractor Analysis: Binoy Bose and Badal Gupta were involved in the 1930 Writers' Building attack. Surya Sen led the 1930 Chittagong Armoury Raid, with Lokenath Bal as a key associate. Damodar and Balakrishna Chepekar assassinated British official W.C. Rand in 1897 during the Plague epidemic in Pune. Takeaway: Khudiram Bose was executed on August 11, 1908, at age 18, becoming one of India's youngest martyrs, while Prafulla Chaki shot himself to avoid capture.
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Q.51
WBCS Prelims 2007
Who was the first person to establish an independent Indian army outside India?
A.M. N. Roy
B.Lala Haradyal
C.Rashbehari Bose
D.Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation
Why Correct: Rashbehari Bose founded the Indian Independence League in Tokyo in March 1942 and established the first Indian National Army (INA) that same year, before Subhas Chandra Bose's involvement. Distractor Analysis: M. N. Roy was a revolutionary and communist theorist who founded the Mexican Communist Party. Lala Har Dayal founded the Ghadar Party in the United States in 1913 to organize Indian revolutionaries abroad. Subhas Chandra Bose took over leadership of the INA in 1943 and reorganized it as Azad Hind Fauj. Takeaway: The first INA was formed by Captain Mohan Singh with Japanese support in September 1942, but Rashbehari Bose provided the political leadership and framework through the Indian Independence League.
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Q.52
WBCS Prelims 2006
Where was the Gadar Party established?
A.San Francisco
B.Lahore
C.Amritsar
D.Washington
Explanation
Why Correct: The Gadar Party was founded in San Francisco, USA in 1913 by Indian immigrants including Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, and Kartar Singh Sarabha to organize armed rebellion against British rule in India. Distractor Analysis: Lahore was a major center for revolutionary activities like the Ghadar Conspiracy of 1915 but not the founding location. Amritsar is historically associated with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 and the Golden Temple. Washington D.C. serves as the capital of the United States and hosts diplomatic missions but was not involved in the party's establishment. Takeaway: The Gadar Party published a weekly newspaper called 'Gadar' and played a key role in the Komagata Maru incident of 1914, which challenged Canadian immigration laws.
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Q.53
WBCS Prelims 2005
In which year was Chittagong Armoury raided by Indian revolutionaries?
A.1921
B.1930
C.1931
D.1929
Explanation
Why Correct: The Chittagong Armoury Raid occurred on April 18, 1930, led by Surya Sen and his revolutionary group. Distractor Analysis: 1921 saw the Moplah Rebellion and the founding of the Communist Party of India. 1931 was the year of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact and the execution of Bhagat Singh. 1929 marked the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress where the Purna Swaraj resolution was adopted. Takeaway: Surya Sen, the leader of the raid, was arrested in 1933 and hanged in 1934.
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Q.54
WBCS Prelims 2005
The Gadar Party, an organization of Indian revolutionaries abroad, was established in which country?
A.United States of America
B.Russia
C.Japan
D.United Kingdom
Explanation
Why Correct: The Gadar Party was founded in 1913 in San Francisco, United States of America, by Indian immigrants and students to overthrow British rule in India. Distractor Analysis: Russia was a destination for some Indian revolutionaries seeking support, but not the founding location. Japan hosted Indian nationalists like Rashbehari Bose later. The United Kingdom was the colonial power being opposed, not the party's formation site. Takeaway: The party's name 'Gadar' means 'revolt' or 'mutiny', and its newspaper 'Gadar' was published in Urdu and Punjabi to mobilize support among Indian expatriates.
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Q.55
WBCS Prelims 2005
Which Indian revolutionary is famously referred to as 'the mother of Indian revolution'?
A.Sarojini Naidu
B.Basanti Devi
C.Bhikhaji Rustomji Kama
D.Matangini Hazra
Explanation
Why Correct: Bhikhaji Rustomji Kama earned the title 'the mother of Indian revolution' for her extensive work in Europe promoting India's independence, funding revolutionary activities, and designing an early version of the Indian national flag. Distractor Analysis: Sarojini Naidu was known as 'the Nightingale of India' for her poetry and served as the first woman governor of an Indian state. Basanti Devi was a prominent freedom fighter and wife of Chittaranjan Das, active in the Non-Cooperation Movement. Matangini Hazra was a revolutionary martyr in the Quit India Movement, famously known as 'Gandhi Buri'. Takeaway: Bhikhaiji Kama unfurled the 'Flag of Indian Independence' at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart in 1907, making it one of the first times the Indian flag was hoisted on foreign soil.
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Q.56
WBCS Prelims 2005
Who said “If to love my country is a crime, I am a criminal”?
A.C.R. Das
B.Sri Aurobinda
C.Upendranath Ganguly
D.Brahmabandhab Upadhyay
Explanation
Why Correct: Brahmabandhab Upadhyay, a Bengali revolutionary and journalist, made this statement in 1907 during his trial for sedition. Distractor Analysis: C.R. Das was a prominent lawyer and Congress leader known as "Deshbandhu." Sri Aurobindo was a philosopher and yogi who wrote extensively on nationalism. Upendranath Ganguly was a revolutionary and associate of Sri Aurobindo in the Anushilan Samiti. Takeaway: Brahmabandhab Upadhyay also founded the nationalist newspaper "Sandhya" and coined the term "Swaraj" in its modern political context.
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Q.57
WBCS Prelims 2005
Who served as the defense counsel for Sri Aurobindo in the Alipur Bomb Case of 1908?
A.Bipin Chandra Pal
B.C. R. Das
C.G.K. Gokhale
D.Tej Bahadur Sapru
Explanation
Why Correct: Chittaranjan Das (C. R. Das) defended Sri Aurobindo Ghosh in the Alipur Bomb Case, securing his acquittal in 1909. Distractor Analysis: Bipin Chandra Pal was a nationalist leader and journalist who supported the Swadeshi movement. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a moderate Congress leader and mentor to Gandhi. Tej Bahadur Sapru was a prominent lawyer and liberal politician who later participated in the Round Table Conferences. Takeaway: The Alipur Bomb Case (1908-1909) involved several revolutionaries from the Anushilan Samiti, with Barindra Kumar Ghosh (Sri Aurobindo's brother) receiving a life sentence.
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Q.58
WBCS Prelims 2005
Who was the revolutionary who assisted Bhagat Singh to throw bomb in the Legislative Assembly in Delhi?
A.Sukdev
B.Rajguru
C.Chandra Sekhar Azad
D.Batukeswar Datta
Explanation
Why Correct: Batukeshwar Dutta accompanied Bhagat Singh in throwing non-lethal smoke bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929, to protest against the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill. Distractor Analysis: Sukhdev Thapar was a fellow revolutionary executed alongside Bhagat Singh and Rajguru in 1931. Shivaram Rajguru assassinated British police officer J.P. Saunders with Bhagat Singh in 1928. Chandra Shekhar Azad was the leader of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association who died in a police encounter in Allahabad in 1931. Takeaway: Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutta deliberately used non-lethal bombs to avoid casualties, aiming to use their arrest and trial as a platform for revolutionary propaganda.
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Q.59
WBCS Prelims 2004
In which year did Subhas Chandra Bose escape from this Eligin Road Residence?
A.1939
B.1940
C.1941
D.1942
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose escaped from house arrest at his Elgin Road residence in Calcutta on January 17, 1941, disguised as a Pathan. Distractor Analysis: 1939 marks the start of World War II and Bose's resignation as Congress president. 1940 saw the Lahore Resolution and Bose's arrest after protesting against war efforts. 1942 was the year of the Quit India Movement launched after Bose had already left India. Takeaway: Bose traveled from Peshawar to Kabul, then to Moscow, and finally reached Berlin in April 1941 before moving to Southeast Asia in 1943.
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Q.60
WBCS Prelims 2004
Which Indian revolutionary is often honored with the title 'Mother of the Indian Revolution'?
A.Madame Bhikaji Cama
B.Matangini Hazra
C.Saraladevi Chaudhurani
D.Kalpana Datta
Explanation
Why Correct: Madame Bhikaji Cama earned the title 'Mother of the Indian Revolution' for her revolutionary activism abroad, including unfurling the first version of India's national flag in Stuttgart in 1907 and publishing revolutionary literature. Distractor Analysis: Matangini Hazra was a Gandhian freedom fighter martyred during the Quit India Movement. Saraladevi Chaudhurani was a nationalist leader and niece of Rabindranath Tagore. Kalpana Datta was a revolutionary who participated in the Chittagong Armoury Raid. Takeaway: Madame Cama's 1907 Stuttgart flag featured green, saffron, and red stripes with eight lotuses representing British India's provinces and the words 'Vande Mataram' in Devanagari.
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Q.61
WBCS Prelims 2004
Who killed Mr. Sanders?
A.Rajguru
B.Bhagat Singh
C.Chandra Sekhar Azad
D.Sukhdev
Explanation
Why Correct: Chandra Sekhar Azad shot and killed John P. Saunders (often referred to as Mr. Sanders), a British police officer, in Lahore on 17 December 1928, to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. Distractor Analysis: Rajguru, Bhagat Singh, and Sukhdev were all involved in the Lahore Conspiracy Case and the subsequent killing of J.P. Saunders, but Azad fired the fatal shots. Bhagat Singh and Rajguru were convicted and executed for their roles in the Saunders assassination, while Azad remained at large until his death in 1931. Takeaway: The Saunders assassination was a direct response to the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, who died from injuries sustained during a lathi-charge while protesting the Simon Commission.
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Q.62
WBCS Prelims 2003
Chittagong Armoury Raid was undertaken under the leadership of
A.Surya Sen
B.Ananta Singh
C.Lokenath Bal
D.Upendra Bhattacharya
Explanation
Why Correct: Surya Sen (Masterda) planned and led the Chittagong Armoury Raid on April 18, 1930, aiming to capture British weapons and declare independence. Distractor Analysis: Ananta Singh was a key participant who helped capture the Police Armoury. Lokenath Bal led the group that seized the Auxiliary Force Armoury. Upendra Bhattacharya was another revolutionary who participated in the raid. Takeaway: The raid inspired the formation of the Indian Republican Army, and participants like Pritilata Waddedar carried forward the revolutionary legacy through subsequent actions.
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Q.63
WBCS Prelims 2003
In which city did Rash Behari Bose originally work as a clerk?
A.Delhi
B.Dehradun
C.Bombay
D.Meerut
Explanation
Why Correct: Rash Behari Bose began his career as a head clerk at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. Distractor Analysis: Delhi was where Bose was involved in the Delhi Conspiracy Case of 1912. Bombay (now Mumbai) was a major center of Indian nationalist activity but not where Bose worked as a clerk. Meerut was the site of the 1857 Revolt and later judicial proceedings, but not Bose's workplace. Takeaway: Rash Behari Bose later escaped to Japan in 1915 and played a crucial role in establishing the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) with Japanese support during World War II.
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Q.64
WBCS Prelims 2002
_______ was known as 'Masterda'
A.Lokenath Bal
B.Surya Sen
C.Ganesh Ch. Ghosh
D.Ananta Singh.
Explanation
Why Correct: Surya Sen, the revolutionary leader who led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930, was popularly called 'Masterda' (Master Brother) by his followers. Distractor Analysis: Lokenath Bal was a revolutionary associate of Surya Sen. Ganesh Chandra Ghosh was another key participant in the Chittagong Armoury Raid. Ananta Singh was also a revolutionary involved in the same raid. Takeaway: The Chittagong Armoury Raid on April 18, 1930, involved capturing police and auxiliary force armories, and cutting telegraph and telephone lines to isolate Chittagong.
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Q.65
WBCS Prelims 2002
Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged for their role in
A.Kakori Case
B.Lahore Conspiracy Case
C.Meerut Conspiracy Case
D.All or the above
Explanation
Why Correct: Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were convicted and executed for the murder of police officer John Saunders in the Lahore Conspiracy Case of 1928-31. Distractor Analysis: The Kakori Case involved Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan's train robbery in 1925. The Meerut Conspiracy Case targeted communist trade unionists in 1929-33. Takeaway: Bhagat Singh also threw non-lethal bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929 to protest the Public Safety Bill.
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Q.66
WBCS Prelims 2002
'Forward Bloc' was founded by
A.Chittaranjan Das
B.Motilal Nehru
C.Subhash Chandra Bose
D.Bepin Bihan Ganguli
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhash Chandra Bose established the Forward Bloc on May 3, 1939, after resigning as Congress President, to consolidate left-wing forces for complete independence. Distractor Analysis: Chittaranjan Das founded the Swaraj Party in 1923. Motilal Nehru co-founded the Swaraj Party and chaired the Nehru Report committee. Bepin Bihari Ganguli was a revolutionary involved in the Chittagong Armoury Raid. Takeaway: Bose also formed the Indian National Army in 1942 with Japanese support, using "Jai Hind" as its greeting.
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Q.67
WBCS Prelims 2002
Where and by whom was the Indian tricolour first hoisted in 1907?
A.In France by Shyamaji Krishnavarma
B.In Germany by Madam Bhikhaji Rustam Kama
C.In England by Savarkar
D.In the United States by Madanlal Dhingra
Explanation
Why Correct: Madam Bhikhaji Rustam Kama first hoisted the Indian tricolour at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany in August 1907, making it the earliest documented overseas display of the flag. Distractor Analysis: Shyamaji Krishnavarma founded India House in London but did not hoist the flag in Germany. Savarkar was associated with India House and revolutionary activities in London. Madanlal Dhingra was a revolutionary executed for assassinating William Hutt Curzon Wyllie in London. Takeaway: The flag Kama hoisted had green, yellow, and red stripes with 'Vande Mataram' in Devanagari, differing from the current design adopted on July 22, 1947.
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Q.68
WBCS Prelims 2001
In which region of India did the earliest outbreak of revolutionary activities occur during the Indian independence movement?
A.Bengal
B.Punjab
C.Maharashtra
D.Delhi
Explanation
Why Correct: Bengal witnessed the earliest organized revolutionary activities, with the Anushilan Samiti forming in 1902 and Jugantar emerging in 1906, predating similar movements elsewhere. Distractor Analysis: Punjab saw significant revolutionary activity through the Ghadar Movement starting in 1913. Maharashtra had revolutionary groups like Abhinava Bharat from 1903 but after Bengal's initial organizations. Delhi was a political center but not the earliest hub for revolutionary movements. Takeaway: The Alipore Bomb Case (1908) involving Aurobindo Ghosh and the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case (1908) were key early revolutionary incidents centered in Bengal.
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Q.69
WBCS Prelims 2001
Who founded the revolutionary organization 'Abhinava Bharat' in 1903?
A.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.Barindra Kumar Ghosh
C.B. D. Savarkar
D.Bipin Chandra Pal
Explanation
Why Correct: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar founded Abhinava Bharat in 1903 as a secret revolutionary society advocating armed resistance against British rule. Distractor Analysis: Bal Gangadhar Tilak led the Extremist faction within the Indian National Congress. Barindra Kumar Ghosh co-founded the Anushilan Samiti in Bengal. Bipin Chandra Pal was a prominent nationalist leader and part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio. Takeaway: Savarkar also authored 'The Indian War of Independence 1857' and was associated with the India House in London, which trained revolutionaries.
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Q.70
WBCS Prelims 2001
Who is widely recognized as 'the mother of the Indian revolution' for her revolutionary activities and contributions to India's freedom struggle?
A.Sarojini Naidu
B.Matangini Hazra
C.Vikhaji Rustom Kama
D.Aruna Asaf Ali
Explanation
Why Correct: Matangini Hazra actively participated in revolutionary movements, was arrested multiple times, and became a symbol of sacrifice after being killed while leading a protest march at age 73, cementing her legacy as 'mother of the Indian revolution'. Distractor Analysis: Sarojini Naidu was a poet and political activist known as the 'Nightingale of India'. Vikhaji Rustom Kama was a prominent revolutionary who worked in Europe, unfurled the first Indian national flag internationally in 1907, and is often called the 'mother of the Indian revolution' in some contexts, but Matangini Hazra is more widely recognized with this specific title in Indian historiography. Aruna Asaf Ali was a leader in the Quit India Movement who hoisted the Indian National Congress flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan in 1942. Takeaway: Revolutionary titles like 'mother of the Indian revolution' can have multiple claimants; Matangini Hazra's association is particularly strong in Bengal and the Quit India context, while Vikhaji Rustom Kama is celebrated for her international work.
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Q.71
WBCS Prelims 2001
Who made the statement, “If to love my country is a crime, I am a criminal”?
A.Aurobindo Ghosh
B.C. R. Das
C.M. K. Gandhi
D.Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation
Why Correct: Subhas Chandra Bose made this statement during his trial in 1925, defiantly asserting his patriotism. Distractor Analysis: Aurobindo Ghosh was a spiritual leader and nationalist philosopher. C. R. Das, known as Deshbandhu, was a lawyer and political figure in the Indian independence movement. M. K. Gandhi promoted non-violent resistance through Satyagraha. Takeaway:</strong
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Q.72
WBCS Prelims 2001
Who was the first Indian martyr outside India?
A.Madanlal Dhingra
B.Tarak Nath Das
C.Lala Hardayal
D.B.D. Savarkar
Explanation
Why Correct: Madanlal Dhingra assassinated British official Curzon Wyllie in London in 1909 and was executed there, making him the first Indian martyr outside India. Distractor Analysis: Tarak Nath Das was a revolutionary who worked in the US and Canada but was not martyred. Lala Hardayal founded the Ghadar Party in the US and died of natural causes. B.D. Savarkar was a revolutionary who was imprisoned in the Andamans but survived. Takeaway: Dhingra's last words 'I am proud to have done the deed' became a rallying cry for Indian revolutionaries, and his execution sparked international attention to India's independence movement.
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Q.73
WBCS Prelims 2000
Who is known as ‘Master da’?
A.Pulinbihari Das
B.Surya Sen
C.Rash Behari Bose
D.Jatindranath Banerjee
Explanation
Why Correct: Surya Sen, the revolutionary leader who led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930, was popularly called 'Master da' by his followers and students. Distractor Analysis: Pulinbihari Das was a revolutionary from Bengal but not called Master da. Rash Behari Bose was a revolutionary who escaped to Japan and helped form the Indian National Army. Jatindranath Banerjee was a revolutionary and spiritual figure, also known as Niralamba Swami. Takeaway: Surya Sen's Chittagong Armoury Raid involved capturing police and auxiliary force armories on April 18, 1930, and establishing a provisional revolutionary government.
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