Revolutionary Activities Outside India is part of Modern History of India. Below are notes on 9 sub-topics, followed by practice MCQs from State PSC and UPSC papers.
British counter-intelligence and suppression of overseas activities
- Sardar Udham Singh assassinated Sir Michael O'Dwyer in London in March 1940.
- Sir Michael O'Dwyer was the former Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
Formation and activities of the Ghadar Party in North America
- Name Origin: The word 'Ghadar' means 'Revolt' or 'Rebel'.
- Formation: Established in 1913 (specifically, November 1913).
- Location: Formed in the United States of America (California).
- Headquarters: Located at Yugantar Ashram, San Francisco.
- Founders/Key Leaders: Lala Hardayal (prominent leader and founder), Sohan Singh Bhakna (first Chairman), Kartar Singh Sarabha, Baba Prithvi Singh Azad.
- Membership: Primarily a coalition of expatriate Punjabis, especially Sikhs, residing in North America.
- Objectives: Dedicated to raising money and support for the overthrow of British rule in India through revolutionary means.
- Activities: Organized to print pamphlets, send arms, and recruit volunteers for a revolution in India.
- Newspaper: Published a weekly journal named 'Ghadar'. Its first issue was in Urdu. The masthead bore the caption 'Angrezi Raj ka Dushman' (Enemy of British rule).
- Leadership Succession: Bhai Santokh Singh succeeded Lala Hardayal as the Secretary of the Ghadar Party.
- Associated Figures: Rash Behari Bose was actively associated with the Ghadar Party. Jatindranath Mukherjee was a prominent leader in Bengal and Orissa linked to Ghadar activities.
- Later Phase: Reorganized in the 1920s and continued as a focal point for Punjabi and Sikh identity until India's Independence in 1947.
- Historical Context: Formed after Mitra Mela (1899), Anushilan Samiti (1902), and Indian Home Rule Society (1905).
- Distinction: Not founded by Lala Lajpat Rai or Bipin Chandra Pal. Not formed in Boston.
Lala Har Dayal and the early revolutionary movement in the USA
- Lala Har Dayal: Prominent Indian revolutionary and scholar.
- Served as Professor of Sanskrit and Philosophy at Stanford University and Berkeley.
- Main organizer/co-founder of the Ghadar Party, established in 1913 in San Francisco, USA.
- Referred to Mexican revolutionaries as "Mexican Ghadarites."
- Credited with the quote praising Kesari Singh Barhath for sacrificing his son and son-in-law for the nation.
- Died as a sanyasi in Philadelphia.
Madam Bhikaji Cama and revolutionary activities in Paris
- Known as 'The Mother of the Indian Revolution' or 'Mother of Indian Revolutionaries'.
- First person to unfurl India's tricolour flag of freedom (a precursor to the modern Indian National Flag).
- Unfurled the flag at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 22, 1907.
- Actively involved in revolutionary activities from Paris and London.
Provisional Government of India in Kabul (Raja Mahendra Pratap, Barkatullah)
- Provisional Government of India (Hukumati-Muqtada-i-Hind) was established in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Formed on December 1, 1915, during the First World War.
- Raja Mahendra Pratap served as its President.
- Maulana Barkatullah served as its Prime Minister.
- Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi served as its Home Minister.
- Aimed to gather support from Afghanistan and other powers (like Germany and Turkey) to overthrow British rule in India.
- Part of revolutionary activities carried out by Indian nationalists from abroad.
Revolutionary activities in Berlin during World War I (Berlin Committee)
- Indian Independence Committee (also known as the Berlin Committee) formed in Berlin, Germany, in 1914.
- Key founders included Virendranath Chattopadhyaya, Bhupendranath Dutta, Lala Hardayal, Taraknath Das, and Champakraman Pillai.
- Aimed to organize Indian revolutionaries abroad and secure German aid for a revolution in India during World War I.
- Published the periodical 'Talwar' from Berlin, primarily under the leadership of Virendranath Chattopadhyaya.
- Actively collaborated with the German government as part of the "Indo-German Conspiracy" or "Zimmerman Plan."
Revolutionary cells and propaganda in Southeast Asia
- Rash Bihari Bose: Fled to Japan in 1915 (following Delhi Conspiracy Case).
- Founded the Indian Independence League (IIL) in Tokyo in 1942.
- The IIL was established to unite Indians in Southeast Asia for India's independence.
- The League played a pivotal role in the formation and early organization of the Indian National Army (INA).
- Rash Bihari Bose later passed on the leadership of the IIL and INA to Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943.
Shyamji Krishna Varma and the India House in London
Shyamji Krishna Varma (SKV): Indian re1. volutionary nationalist, barrister. Early Career: Served as Divan in princely 2. states (e.g., Udaipur/Mewar); was Chairman of Ajmer Municipal Committee; practiced law. India Home Rule Society: Founded by SKV 3. in London, 1905. India House: Established by SKV in London, 4. 1905.
- Served as a hostel and intellectual hub for Indian students and revolutionaries.
- Promoted nationalist views and revolutionary activities outside India. 'The Indian Sociologist': Monthly journal 5. published by SKV from India House, advocating for complete Indian independence. Key figures associated with India House: 6. Madan Lal Dhingra, V.D. Savarkar, Lala Har Dayal. Sir Curzon Wyllie Murder: 7.
- Committed by Madan Lal Dhingra (member of India House) in London on July 1, 1909.
- Curzon Wyllie: Political Aide-deCamp to the Secretary of State for India.
- Motive: Protest against British oppression, specifically the inhuman transportation and hanging of Indian youth/ revolutionaries. SKV's Relocation: Moved to Paris (1907) 8. and later Geneva to avoid British prosecution. Revolutionary Organizations in London 9. (1905): India House and India Home Rule Society.
The Komagata Maru Incident and its ramifications
- Komagata Maru: A Japanese steamship.
16. Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement
Practice MCQs: Revolutionary Activities Outside India
British counter-intelligence and suppression of overseas activities
Sardar Udham Singh killed whom?
Asked in: BPSC Prelims Exam 67th Re Exam · UPPCS Prelims 2001
- Curzon Wyllie
- Michael O'dwyer
- Saunders
- General Dyer
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Answer: B. Michael O'dwyer
D. J.M. Sengupta Ans: B Surya Sen, an Indian revolutionary, was the leader of the Chittagong armoury raid (also known as the Chittagong Uprising) in 1930.
Match List - I with the List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List - I a. Surya Sen b. Jatin Das c. Bina Das d. Bhagwati Charan Vohra List - II 1. Chittagong Armoury raid 2. 64 days fast 3. Fired point- blank at the Governor 4. The Philosophy of the Bomb Select the correct answer using the codes given below - (A) a b c d 1 2 3 4 - (B) a b c d 2 1 4 3 - (C) a b c d 1 2 4 3 - (D) a b c d 2 1 3 4
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- a b c d 1 2 3 4
- a b c d 2 1 4 3
- a b c d 1 2 4 3
- a b c d 2 1 3 4
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Answer: D. a b c d 2 1 3 4
The question asks to match revolutionary figures from the Indian independence movement with their significant contributions or events. The correct historical associations are crucial for answering this question. - The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. - General Reginald Dyer ordered his troops to fire on an unarmed crowd. - Sir Michael O'Dwyer, as the Lieutenant Governor, was the administrative head of the province and was seen as having approved or condoned Dyer's action. - Udham Singh, who was present at Jallianwala Bagh, vowed revenge and waited for over two decades to carry it out.
Formation and activities of the Ghadar Party in North America
Where was the Ghadar Party established?
Asked in: BPSC Prelims Exam 67th Cancelled
- Germany
- United States of America
- France
- England
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Answer: B. United States of America
The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary organization aiming to overthrow British rule in India through armed rebellion.
The headquarters of Ghadar Movement/ Party were at
Asked in: UPSC CDS 1 2022
- San Francisco
- Stanford University
- Portland
- Florida
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Answer: A. San Francisco
- The Ghadar Party was an organization founded by Punjabi Indians, mainly Sikhs, living on the Pacific Coast of North America, with the aim to overthrow British rule in India. - It was formally established in
The party's newspaper, 'Hindustan Ghadar', was published in various Indian languages from its headquarters. 4. Where was the Ghadar Party formed ?
Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017
- London
- Singapore
- Paris
- San Francisco
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Answer: D. San Francisco
- The party was founded in 1913 by Indian immigrants, largely Punjabis, who were living on the Pacific Coast of North America (USA and Canada). - Its main objective was to overthrow British rule in India through armed revolution. - Prominent leaders included Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, and Kartar Singh Sarabha.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Ghadar movement? 1. The Ghadar Movement began, in 1913 in California, as a coalition of expatriate Punjabis dedicated to raising money and support for the overthrow of British rule in India. 2. It was organized and headed by a Punjabi Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal. 3. The Ghadar movement organized to print pamphlets and even to send arms and volunteers for a revolution in India. 4. In the 1920s, however, the Ghadar Party was reorganized and it continued as a focal point for Punjabi and Sikh identity until the time of Indian Independence in 1947.
Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: C. 1, 3 and 4 only
The Ghadar movement was a revolutionary organization founded by Punjabi Sikhs in the United States and Canada in 1913 with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India through armed rebellion.
Where was the Headquarters of Ghadar Party ?
Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2010
- New York
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- London
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Answer: C. San Francisco
The Ghadar Party was founded by Indian immigrants, mostly from Punjab, in North America to overthrow British rule in India.
Arrange the chronological order : (1) Mitra Mela (2) Anu Shilan Samithi (3) Indian Home Rule Society (4) Hindustan Ghadar
Asked in: TNPSC CS Prelims 2024
- (1) – (2) – (3) – (4)
- (4) – (3) – (2) – (1)
- (3) – (4) – (1) – (2)
- (4) – (2) – (3) – (1)
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Answer: A. (1) – (2) – (3) – (4)
Let's arrange the organizations chronologically by their founding year: (1) Mitra Mela: Founded by V.D. Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Savarkar in 1899 in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was a secret society which later merged into Abhinav Bharat Society in
(2) Anu Shilan Samithi: Various branches were formed, notably the Calcutta Anushilan Samiti (1902) and the Dacca Anushilan Samiti (1905). The first known activities started around 1902. (3) Indian Home Rule Society: Founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London in 1905. (4) Hindustan Ghadar: The Ghadar Party was formed in 1913 in the USA. Its newspaper was also named Hindustan Ghadar.The correct chronological order is Mitra Mela (1899), Anu Shilan Samithi (1902), Indian Home Rule Society (1905), and Hindustan Ghadar (1913). 8. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
Asked in: UPSC IAS 2014
- revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
- nationalist organization operating from Singa‐ pore
- militant organization with headquarters at Ber‐ lin
- communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
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Answer: A. revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
- The Ghadar Party was primarily composed of Punjabi Sikhs. - It advocated armed revolution against British rule in India. - Its newspaper, 'The Ghadar', was published in multiple languages and disseminated revolutionary ideas.
Consider the following freedom fighters : 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party ?
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- 1 and 2
- 2 only
- 1 and 3
- 3 only
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Answer: D. 3 only
- The Ghadar Party was founded by Punjabi Indians in the United States and Canada with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India through armed revolution. - Barindra Kumar Ghosh was a key figure in the revolutionary movement in Bengal, associated with the Alipore Bomb Case (1908). While a revolutionary, his primary work was not with the Ghadar Party based in North America. - Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee was a revolutionary and one of the founding members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) in North India (1924). He was not primarily associated with the Ghadar Party. - Rash Behari Bose was a prominent Indian revolutionary who was involved in the Delhi Conspiracy Case (1912). He fled to Japan in 1915 and became actively involved with the Ghadar movement's efforts from abroad, helping coordinate activities and attempting to send arms and men to India, especially after many original Ghadar leaders were arrested or killed. He later played a crucial role in forming the Indian National Army in East Asia during World War II.
Who among the following succeeded Lala Hardayal as the Secretary of the Ghadar Party?
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- Bhai Santokh Singh
- Sohan Singh Bhakna
- Ram Nath Puri
- Taraknath Das
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Answer: A. Bhai Santokh Singh
Lala Hardayal was a key leader and the first General Secretary of the Ghadar Party. Following his arrest in March 1914 and subsequent departure from the United States, the leadership roles evolved. Bhai Santokh Singh was an important leader and figure within the party who took on significant responsibilities, including serving as Secretary, in the period after Hardayal left. Sohan Singh Bhakna was the founding President of the Hindi Association (Ghadar Party). Ram Nath Puri and Taraknath Das were also associated with Indian revolutionary activities abroad but were not Hardayal's direct successor as Secretary in the central leadership structure of the Ghadar Party in the way Santokh Singh was.
When and where was the 'Gadar Party' founded?
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- America, 1913
- England, 1917
- Denmark, 1921
- Scotland, 1925
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Answer: A. America, 1913
The Gadar Party was an Indian nationalist movement founded by expatriate Indians in North America (primarily the USA and Canada) with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India.
Who was the founder of the 'Indian Independence League' ?
Asked in: WBPSC CS Prelims 2015
- Krishna Verma
- Rashbihari Bose
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- None of the above
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Answer: B. Rashbihari Bose
- Rash Bihari Bose was an Indian revolutionary leader who founded the Indian Independence League in East Asia during World War II. - The League was formed to organize Indian expatriates and prisoners of war in Japanese-controlled territories to fight for India's independence. - He later handed over the leadership of the Indian Independence League and command of the Indian National Army (INA) to Subhas Chandra Bose.
Lala Har Dayal and the early revolutionary movement in the USA
.................... - a Ghadarite leader referred to the Mexican revolutionaries as the *Mexican Ghadarites*.
Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
- Ajit Singh
- Barkatullah
- Lala Har Dayal
- Sohan Singh Bhakna
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Answer: C. Lala Har Dayal
The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary organization formed by Indians in North America in the early 20th century, aiming to overthrow British rule in India through armed rebellion.
Who founded ‘Gadar Party’ (1913) and where?
Asked in: WBPSC CS Prelims 2022
- Bhagat Singh, Great Britain
- Lala Lajpat Rai, France
- Lala Hardayal, America
- Captain Mohan Singh, Germany
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Answer: C. Lala Hardayal, America
The Gadar Party was an organization founded by Punjabi Indians, mostly Sikhs, living on the Pacific Coast of North America, aiming to liberate India from British rule.
He was a great Indian revolutionary who was a Professor of Sanskrit and Philosophy in the Universities of Berkeley and Standford and died as a sanyasi in Philadelphia. He was:
Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 3 2019
- Shyamji Krishna Verma
- Lala Hardayal
- Bhai Parmanand
- Ram Chandra Bhardwaj
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Answer: B. Lala Hardayal
- Lala Hardayal was a scholar and nationalist who played a crucial role in organizing Indians abroad for the freedom struggle, particularly through the Ghadar Party in the US. - His academic background and later life trajectory fit the description provided in the question.
"We find several examples of the freedom fighters in the history of India, who had sacrificed their sons for the cause of the freedom of India but Kesari Singh Barhath is the only example who had sent to sacrifice his son, and also son-in-law to get the freedom of the motherland." Who said this ?
Asked in: Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2022
- Rasbihari Bose
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Jamnalal Bajaj
- Lala Hardayal
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Answer: C. Jamnalal Bajaj
(G.K. Group B)-2022 Kesari Singh Barhath was a revolutionary from Rajasthan who played a significant role in the freedom struggle. His family also contributed immensely, with his son, Pratap Singh Barhath, dying in prison, and his son-in-law, Kunthaldas, also involved in the movement.
Madam Bhikaji Cama and revolutionary activities in Paris
Who was called 'The Mother of the Indian Revolution'?
Asked in: APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2016
- Kasturba Gandhi
- Kamala Nehru
- Sarojini Naidu
- Bhikaiji Cama
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Answer: D. Bhikaiji Cama
She famously unfurled the first version of the Indian national flag (a tricolor with symbols representing India) at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907.
Who is regarded as "the Mother of Indian Revolution" ?
Asked in: BPSC Prelims Exam 60 62rd WBCS Main Paper 3 2019
- Mrs. Annie Besant
- Snehlata Wadekar
- Sarojini Naidu
- Madam Bhikhaji Rustam Cama
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Answer: D. Madam Bhikhaji Rustam Cama
She was a pioneering figure among Indian revolutionaries operating outside British India, advocating for India's freedom and publishing nationalist literature.
Where did Madam Cama unfurl India's tricolour flag of freedom?
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- Paris
- London
- Stuttgart
- Geneva
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Answer: C. Stuttgart
Madam Bhikaji Cama unfurled one of the early designs of the Indian national flag at the International Socialist Congress held in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 22, 1907.
... had also founded 'Free India Centres' in Rome and Paris.
Asked in: MPSC CS Prelims 2018
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Madam Cama
- Annie Besant
- Shyamji Krishna Varma
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Answer: A. Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose sought Axis support for India's independence during World War II. He established the Free India Centre in Berlin in 1942, which served as a base for organizing activities like propaganda broadcasts (Azad Hind Radio) and recruiting Indian prisoners of war for the Free Indian Legion. He later extended these activities and established centres or contacts in other Axis- controlled cities like Rome and potentially had representatives in Paris.
Which one of the following is known as Mother of Indian Revolutionaries ?
Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2009
- Annie Besant
- Sarojini Naidu
- Madame Cama
- Usha Mehta
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Answer: C. Madame Cama
Madame Bhikaiji Rustom Cama (1861–1936) was an Indian freedom fighter who worked extensively from outside India. She is often referred to as the 'Mother of Indian Revolutionaries' because of her significant contributions to supporting and propagating the cause of Indian independence among Indian revolutionaries and internationally.
Who among the following ladies was the first to unfurl the Indian Tricolour ?
Asked in: UPPSC Upper Mains 2010
- Aruna Asaf Ali
- Bhikaji Cama
- Durga Bhabhi
- Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay
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Answer: B. Bhikaji Cama
Madam Bhikaji Cama unfurled a flag representing India at the International Socialist Conference held in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 22, 1907. This flag is considered a precursor to the modern Indian national flag and her act is historically significant as the first instance of an Indian unfurling such a flag on foreign soil.
Who was the first to unfurl the first Indian National Flag, the parent and precursor of the Flag of Independent India?
Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 3 2019
- Madam Bhikaiji Cama
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Raja Mahendra Pratap
- Taraknath Das
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Answer: A. Madam Bhikaiji Cama
Madam Bhikaiji Cama unfurled one of the earliest versions of the Indian national flag at the Second International Socialist Congress held in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 22, 1907. This flag, often referred to as the 'Stuttgart Flag', is considered a precursor to the modern Indian national flag and was one of the first instances of an Indian flag being hoisted on foreign soil.
Who unfurled the first Indian National flag at an International conference which was held in Germany?
Asked in: Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam 2018
- Madam Bhikaji Cama
- Indulal Yagnik
- Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Dada Bhai Naoroji
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Answer: A. Madam Bhikaji Cama
Madam Bhikaji Cama hoisted the Indian national flag at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907.
Provisional Government of India in Kabul (Raja Mahendra Pratap, Barkatullah)
In the Indian Freedom Struggle, who among the following revolutionaries carried out their activities from abroad ? Raja Mahendra Pratap 1. Maulana Barkatullah 2. Lala Hardayal 3. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in: PPSC CS Prelims 2021
- Only 1 and 2
- Only 2 and 3
- Only 3
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
- Raja Mahendra Pratap: He established a Provisional Government of India in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1915 during World War I, with himself as President and Maulana Barkatullah as Prime Minister. He spent many years abroad working for India's independence. - Maulana Barkatullah: He was a leading figure in the Ghadar Party and was the Prime Minister of the Provisional Government of India established in Kabul. He was active in revolutionary activities from various countries, including Japan and the USA. - Lala Hardayal: He was a key figure in the Ghadar Party, which was founded in the USA and Canada with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India. He organized and lectured extensively in North America and Europe.
A Provisional Government of India with Raja Mahendra Pratap as its President was established during the First World Wax in
Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2012
- Afghanistan
- Germany
- Singapore
- Turkey
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Answer: A. Afghanistan
During World War I, a Provisional Government of India was established in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 1, 1915, as part of the Indian independence movement's efforts to gain international support, particularly from the Central Powers. Raja Mahendra Pratap was its President, Maulana Barkatullah was Prime Minister, and Ubaidullah Sindhi was Home Minister.
With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is correct?
Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2002
- Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the leaders to start a nations list and militant Ahrar movement
- When the Indian National Congress was formed, Sayyid Ahmad Khan opposed it
- The All-India Muslim League which was formed in 1906 vehemently opposed the partition of Bengal and separate electorates
- Maulana Barkaullah and Maulana Obeidullah Sindhi were among those who formed a Provi‐ sional Government of India in Kabul
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Answer: D. Maulana Barkaullah and Maulana Obeidullah Sindhi were among those who formed a Provi‐ sional Government of India in Kabul
Let's examine each statement: A) Hakim Ajmal Khan was a prominent leader associated with the Khilafat Movement and the Indian National Congress, known for his role in promoting Hindu- Muslim unity against British rule. He was not a founder of the Ahrar movement, which was primarily led by figures from Punjab and formed later (1929). (Incorrect) B) Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan viewed the Indian National Congress as dominated by Hindus and opposed Muslim participation in it, advocating for loyalty to the British government. This is a historically correct statement about his stance shortly after the INC's formation. (Correct - but see further analysis below). C) The All-India Muslim League, formed in 1906, did not oppose the partition of Bengal; many Muslim leaders supported it. It also advocated for and achieved separate electorates for Muslims. (Incorrect) D) A Provisional Government of India was formed in Kabul in 1915 during World War I with German and Turkish support, aiming to incite a rebellion against the British. Raja Mahendra Pratap was the President, Maulana Barkatullah was the Prime Minister, and Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi was the Home Minister. This statement is historically correct. (Correct)
Revolutionary activities in Berlin during World War I (Berlin Committee)
Where was the "Indian Independence Committee" set up by Lala Hardayal and his friends ?
Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021
- Rome (Italy)
- Berlin (Germany)
- London (England)
- Paris (France)
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Answer: B. Berlin (Germany)
During World War I, Lala Hardayal, along with other Indian nationalists like Virendranath Chattopadhyay, Bhupendranath Dutt, and others, formed the Indian Independence Committee in Berlin in 1915.
Who of the following is credited for publishing the periodical 'Talwar' from Berlin?
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- Virendranath Chattopadhyaya
- Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Bhikaji Cama
- Taraknath Das
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Answer: A. Virendranath Chattopadhyaya
Virendranath Chattopadhyaya, along with other Indian revolutionaries in Germany, published the revolutionary journal 'Talwar' (meaning 'Sword') from Berlin during World War I. This journal was part of the efforts by Indian expatriates to mobilize support for India's independence movement and disseminate anti-British propaganda.
Who among the following formed 'Indian Independence Committee' in Berlin ?
Asked in: ASSISTANT PROSECUTION OFFICER (PRELIM.) EXAM. 2022
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Baba Guru Dutt Singh
- Lala Hardayal
- Subhash Chandra Bose
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Answer: C. Lala Hardayal
- Indian Independence Committee (Berlin Committee) Formed in 1915 by Indian revolutionaries in Berlin. - Key Figures Lala Hardayal, Chempakaraman Pillai, and others. - Objective To gain German support for an armed uprising in India during World War I and to promote Indian independence.
Revolutionary cells and propaganda in Southeast Asia
Who founded the Indian Independence League (1942) in Tokyo?
Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 3 2021
- Taraknath Das
- Raja Mahendra Pratap
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Rash Bihari Bose
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Answer: D. Rash Bihari Bose
Rash Behari Bose, an Indian revolutionary who had fled to Japan, played a crucial role in mobilizing Indian expatriates in East Asia during World War II. He convened a conference in Tokyo in March 1942, which led to the formation of the Indian Independence League. He also initiated the formation of the Indian National Army (INA) from Indian prisoners of war. Subhas Chandra Bose later took over the leadership of the movement and the INA in 1943.
Shyamji Krishna Varma and the India House in London
Who was the founder of the 'India House' in London?
Asked in: BPSC Prelims Exam 65th
- Shyamji Krishnavarma
- Rash Behari Bose
- Ramchandra
- Taraknath Das
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Answer: A. Shyamji Krishnavarma
Shyamji Krishnavarma, an Indian revolutionary, lawyer, and journalist, founded the India House in London in 1905. It served as a hostel for Indian students and a centre for political activism and nationalist activities among Indians in Britain.
Of the following, who shot dead Curzon Wyllie in London ?
Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2016
- Madan Lal Dhingra
- Udham Singh
- Chapkar Brothers
- None of the above
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Answer: A. Madan Lal Dhingra
Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary, student, and a member of the India House in London, which was a hub for Indian nationalist activities. His act was one of several revolutionary acts carried out by Indian nationalists abroad.
Who shot dead Curzon Wyllie in London?
Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2016
- Madan Lal Dhingra
- Udham Singh
- Chapekar brothers
- None of the above
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Answer: A. Madan Lal Dhingra
- Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie was a political aide-de-camp to the Secretary of State for India. - Madan Lal Dhingra, an Indian revolutionary studying in England, shot and killed Curzon Wyllie at a meeting of the National Indian Association in London on July 1, 1909.
"India Home Rule Society" was set up by
Asked in: TNPSC CS Prelims 2017
- Hardayal
- Shyamji Krishnavarma
- Madan Lal Dhingra
- V.D. Savarkar
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Answer: B. Shyamji Krishnavarma
The "India Home Rule Society" was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London in 1905. This organization, based at India House, aimed to promote the cause of Indian self-rule through various activities.
Who committed the murder of Sir Curzon Wyllie in 1907?
Asked in: WBPSC CS Prelims 2016
- B. N. Dutta
- M. L. Dhingra
- Sardar Ajit Singh
- S. C. Chatterjee
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Answer: B. M. L. Dhingra
Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a political aide-de- camp to the Secretary of State for India, was assassinated in London on July 1, 1909, by Madan Lal Dhingra. Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary who was a member of India House in London. The year in the question (1907) appears to be a typo, as the assassination is widely documented as occurring in
Among the given options, Madan Lal Dhingra is the historically confirmed assassin of Curzon Wyllie. 57. Madan Lal Dhingra murdered Curzon Wyllie in London in 1909 as a protest against
Asked in: WBPSC CS Prelims 2023
- the indiscriminate arrest of the Ghadarites.
- the inhuman transportation and hanging of Indian youth.
- the imprisonment of Lal, Bal and Pal.
- the Partition of Bengal.
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Answer: B. the inhuman transportation and hanging of Indian youth.
- Madan Lal Dhingra assassinated Sir Curzon Wyllie in London in 1909. - His motive was to protest against the brutal suppression of Indian revolutionaries by the British government. - Specific grievances included the death sentences and transportation ('Kala Pani') given to patriotic Indian youths involved in anti-British activities.
W ho among the following had started Indian Home Rule Society in London ?
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- Annie Besant
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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Answer: C. Shyamji Krishna Varma
- The Indian Home Rule Society was a significant organization founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London to promote the cause of Indian self-rule (Home Rule). - The society was based at India House, which served as a hostel for Indian students and a centre for nationalist activities. - It published a journal called 'The Indian Sociologist'.
Who was the editor of the revolutionary paper ‘Bande Mataram’?
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- Shyamji Krishna Verma
- Bhikaji Cama
- V. D. Savarkar
- G. D. Savarkar
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Answer: B. Bhikaji Cama
Bhikaji Cama was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement who operated from outside India. She co-founded the Paris Indian Society and edited the revolutionary journal 'Bande Mataram', which was published in response to the British ban on Vande Mataram.
India House in London was established by
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- Shyamji Krishna Verma
- Bartullah
- Virendranath Chattopadhyay
- Lala Har Dayal
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Answer: A. Shyamji Krishna Verma
India House was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London in 1905. It served as a hostel for Indian students and a meeting place for Indian nationalists in Britain.
Madan Lal Dhingra murdered Curzon Wylie in London, who was a/an ______.
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- Adviser to the Secretary of State for India.
- Secretary of State for India.
- Former Governor of the Punjab
- Law Member of the Viceroy's Executive Council
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Answer: A. Adviser to the Secretary of State for India.
- Madan Lal Dhingra, an Indian revolutionary studying in England, assassinated Sir Curzon Wylie on July 1, 1909, at a meeting of the National Indian Association in London. - Curzon Wylie held a significant administrative position related to Indian affairs in the British government.
India House is situated in
Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 4 2019
- Delhi
- Singapore
- Rangoon
- London
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Answer: D. London
It was established in 1905 by Shyamji Krishna Varma.
The Komagata Maru Incident and its ramifications
Who chartered the ship Komagatu Maru for taking the Indians to Vancouver ?
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- Hardit Singh
- Mohammad Barakatullah
- Ram Chandra
- Balwant Singh
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Answer: D. Balwant Singh
The Komagata Maru was chartered by Gurdit Singh Sandhu, a Sikh entrepreneur. Balwant Singh was a prominent passenger and leader among the group after they were denied entry to Canada. Other options like Mohammad Barakatullah and Ram Chandra were leaders in the Ghadar movement who supported the cause but did not charter the ship.
Who one of the following was associated with 'Komagatamaru episode'?
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- Sardar Ajit Singh
- Baba Gurdip Singh
- V.D. Savarkar
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
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Answer: B. Baba Gurdip Singh
The Komagata Maru incident of 1914 involved a ship chartered by Baba Gurdit Singh of Sarhali. He was a businessman living in Singapore who decided to challenge the discriminatory immigration laws of Canada that effectively barred Indians from entering the country. He chartered the Japanese ship Komagata Maru to take Indian passengers to Vancouver, British Columbia, hoping to force a legal challenge. Baba Gurdit Singh himself was on board the ship as the leader of the passengers.
The famous Komagata Maru incident related to which of the following countries?
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- Japan
- U. S. A
- Canada
- Germany 16. Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement
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Answer: C. Canada
The Komagata Maru incident is a significant event in the history of Indian immigration and anti- colonial struggles, highlighting racial discrimination faced by Indians abroad.
Who hired Camagatamaru ship to travel Vancouver in 1913 AD?
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- Sohan Singh
- Husain Rahim
- Gurdeep Singh
- Kartar Singh Sarabha
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Answer: A. Sohan Singh
Historical events often have key individuals associated with them. Accurate recall of these individuals and their specific roles (e.g., charterer, organizer, participant) is crucial.
In the context of Indian freedom movement Komagata Maru was a :
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- Japanese ship
- Secret revolutionary society
- Banned political organisation
- Newspaper
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Answer: A. Japanese ship
This question tests knowledge of significant historical events and entities associated with the Indian freedom movement, particularly those involving international aspects or maritime incidents.
