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Prelims 2014 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 26

The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a

  1. revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
  2. nationalist organization operating from Singapore
  3. militant organisation with headquarters at Berlin
  4. Communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent

Answer

revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco

  • (a) The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary association of Indians formed in 1913 in the USA, with its headquarters at San Francisco and linked to the Yugantar Ashram. Correct.
  • (b) It was not a nationalist organization based in Singapore; Singapore was only one of the places where Ghadar influence spread among Indian soldiers. Incorrect.
  • (c) The Berlin Committee/Indian Independence Committee operated from Berlin, not the Ghadar Party. Incorrect.
  • (d) The Communist movement linked with Tashkent was associated with early communist activity under M.N. Roy, not the Ghadar movement. Incorrect.
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