UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I · Q86 of 100 History easy

The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a

  1. (a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco ✓ UPSC's answer
  2. (b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
  3. (c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
  4. (d) communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent

Why the answer is (a)

• The Ghadar Party was founded in 1913 by Punjabi immigrants in the USA and Canada, with headquarters at San Francisco (Yugantar Ashram) under Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Har Dayal; its paper 'Ghadar' called for armed revolt against British rule — option (a).

• It attempted an uprising in Punjab in 1915 that was crushed.

• Singapore (b), Berlin (c, the Berlin Committee) and Tashkent (d, M.N. Roy's Communist Party) were other centres.

• Hence option (a).

Why the other options are wrong

(b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
Ghadar was not based in Singapore.
(c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
Berlin hosted the Berlin Committee, not Ghadar.
(d) communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
Tashkent was M.N. Roy's communist base.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014, held on 24 August 2014. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.

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