Q. The Ghadar party, formed in the USA, was determined to start a revolt in India. Which among the following provinces did the party choose to begin its armed revolt ?
(a) Punjab
(b) Bengal
(c) United Provinces
(d) Bihar
Ans: (a) Punjab
Explanation: The Ghadar Party, formed in the USA in 1913, aimed to initiate a revolt against British rule in India. The party planned to start its armed revolt in the province of Punjab.
The Punjab province was strategically significant due to its proximity to the western border of British India and its large population of Punjabi people, who were actively involved in the nationalist movement. The Ghadar Party sought to mobilize support among Punjabi soldiers in the British Indian Army and instigate a widespread rebellion against British rule. The Ghadar Party’s plan was to launch an armed uprising in Punjab and then spread the revolt to other parts of India. However, their plans were uncovered by British intelligence, and several Ghadar Party leaders were arrested before the revolt could be executed. Nonetheless, the Ghadar movement played a significant role in inspiring and mobilizing Indian nationalists against British colonial rule.
