GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Revolutionary Activities2001

Who among the following organised the famous Chittagong armoury raid?

A

Laxmi Sehgal

B

Surya Sen

C

Batukeshwar Datta

D

J.M. Sengupta

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The Chittagong armoury raid, which took place on April 18, 1930, was a significant event in the Indian independence movement. 2. It involved an attempt by armed revolutionaries to raid the police and auxiliary forces' armouries in Chittagong (now in Bangladesh). 3. The raid was meticulously planned and led by Surya Sen, a nationalist teacher also known as 'Master Da'. 4. Laxmi Sehgal was associated with the INA, Batukeshwar Datta with Bhagat Singh in the Central Assembly bombing, and J.M. Sengupta was a prominent Congress leader from Bengal.

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