History • Modern IndiaHard
Examine the role and impact of revolutionary organizations during the Indian freedom struggle in the early 20th century: 1. The Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was founded in 1924 by Sachindra Nath Sanyal Ram Prasad Bismil and others with the objective of establishing a federal republic of the United States of India through armed revolution. 2. Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad renamed the HRA as the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928 incorporating socialist principles into their revolutionary manifesto. 3. The Chittagong Armoury Raid of 1930 was successfully executed under the leadership of Surya Sen targeting British military establishments to inspire mass insurrection. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
All three statements are historically accurate and well-documented. The HRA formed in Kanpur transitioned into the HSRA at Ferozeshah Kotla ground in Delhi under socialist ideological influence. Surya Sen led the daring Chittagong Armoury Raid in April 1930 demonstrating tactical defiance against colonial authority. These revolutionaries made supreme sacrifices inspiring widespread anti-imperialist consciousness across the subcontinent.
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