Q. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
(a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
(b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
(c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
(d) communist movement for India’s freedom with head-quarters at Tashkent
Ans: (a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a revolutionary association of Indians with its headquarters located in San Francisco, California, during the early 20th century. It was formed by Indian immigrants who were residing in the United States, Canada, and other parts of North America.
The Ghadr movement was established in 1913 with the objective of overthrowing British colonial rule in India. It aimed to mobilize Indian nationalists and freedom fighters to carry out revolutionary activities against British rule.
The Ghadr members published a newspaper called “The Ghadr” (also spelled “Ghadar”), which became a significant medium for disseminating revolutionary ideas and organizing anti-colonial activities. The movement advocated armed struggle and had plans to instigate a large-scale rebellion in India.
The Ghadr movement had a significant impact on the Indian independence movement, inspiring many revolutionaries and nationalists. However, its activities were curtailed by British intelligence agencies, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of several Ghadr activists.
Therefore, option (a) accurately describes the Ghadr as a revolutionary association of Indians with its headquarters located in San Francisco.
