Q. ‘Abinava Bharat’ a secret society of revolutionaries was organised by
(a) Khudiram Bose
(b) V. D. Savarkar
(c) Prafulla Chaki
(d) Bhagat Singh
Ans: (b) V. D. Savarkar
Explanation: The secret society of revolutionaries known as ‘Abinava Bharat’ was organized by (b) V. D. Savarkar.
Veer Savarkar, also known as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He played a significant role in organizing and leading revolutionary activities against British rule. ‘Abinava Bharat’ was a secret society formed by Savarkar in 1904 in Maharashtra, India. The society aimed to mobilize and train revolutionaries to fight for India’s independence through armed struggle. It advocated for a radical approach to liberating India from British colonial rule.
V. D. Savarkar himself was a revolutionary leader and writer, known for his nationalist and pro-Hindutva ideology. He believed in direct action and the use of force as a means to achieve independence. He was involved in various revolutionary activities and was also associated with the Hindu Mahasabha, a right-wing Hindu nationalist organization.