“Anushilan Samithi” was the terrorist organisation with its headquarters at

Q. “Anushilan Samithi” was the terrorist organisation with its headquarters at

(a) Lahore

(b) Calcutta

(c) Chandigarh

(d) Islamabad

Ans: (b) Calcutta

Explanation: “Anushilan Samiti” was a revolutionary organization based in option (b) Calcutta (now Kolkata).

Anushilan Samiti, also known as “Anushilan Party,” was a secret revolutionary society formed in the early 20th century in Bengal, India. It was founded by Pramatha Nath Mitra and Barindra Kumar Ghosh in 1902. The organization aimed to overthrow British colonial rule in India through armed resistance and revolutionary activities.

Anushilan Samiti had its headquarters in Calcutta and established branches in various parts of Bengal. The organization carried out a series of revolutionary activities, including bomb attacks, assassinations, and armed uprisings against the British authorities.

The activities of Anushilan Samiti played a significant role in the revolutionary movement during the pre-independence era and had a strong impact on the political landscape of Bengal at that time.