Modern History : Revolutionary Nationalism (1907-1917)

Q 11 / 11

UPSC CSE Prelims 1996

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List-I List-II
A. Abhinav Bharat Society 1. Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
B. Anushilan Samiti 2. Lala Hardayal
C. Gadar Party 3. C.R. Das
D. Swaraj Party 4. V.D. Savarkar

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EXPLANATION

Correct Option (D)

Explanation

The correct matches are:

  • A. Abhinav Bharat Society - 4. V.D. Savarkar: This secret revolutionary society was founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1904 in Maharashtra. It aimed at overthrowing British rule through armed rebellion.
  • B. Anushilan Samiti - 1. Sri Aurobindo Ghosh: This revolutionary organization, primarily active in Bengal, had prominent figures like Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, Barindra Kumar Ghosh, and Pulin Das associated with its various branches. It promoted revolutionary activities against the British.
  • C. Gadar Party - 2. Lala Hardayal: Founded in 1913 in the United States by Lala Hardayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, and other Indian expatriates, this party aimed to liberate India from British rule through armed revolution.
  • D. Swaraj Party - 3. C.R. Das: Formed in 1923 by Chittaranjan Das (C.R. Das) and Motilal Nehru, the Swaraj Party sought to enter the legislative councils and obstruct government functioning from within, advocating for self-rule.

Incorrect Options

Options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect as they do not present the accurate pairings of the revolutionary societies/political parties with their respective founders or prominent leaders.

SOURCEIndia's Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra, Chapter 11: The Rise of Revolutionary Nationalism, Chapter 16: The Swarajists – No-Changers – Constructive Work