Q. In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist Party of India?
(a) H. K. Sarkar
(b) P. C. Joshi
(c) M. C. Chagla
(d) M. N. Roy
Ans: (d) M. N. Roy
The correct answer is (d) M. N. Roy.
Explanation:
In October 1920, M. N. Roy (full name Manabendra Nath Roy) headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist Party of India. M. N. Roy was a prominent Indian revolutionary and political philosopher who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and the formation of the communist movement in India.
Under M. N. Roy’s leadership, the Communist Party of India was founded in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The party aimed to mobilize Indian workers and peasants and promote the principles of communism in India. However, it faced challenges and underwent transformations over the years, eventually splitting into different factions.
H. K. Sarkar, P. C. Joshi, and M. C. Chagla were notable personalities in Indian history, but they were not specifically associated with the founding of the communist Party of India in Tashkent in 1920.
