Q. Consider the following freedom fighters:
1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh
2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
3. Rash Behari Bose
Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Correct Answer: d) 3 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper
Explanation :Β
Ghadar Party and Its Association with Indian Revolutionaries
The Ghadar Party was an organization founded by Punjabi Indians in the United States and Canada with the aim to secure India’s independence from British rule. It was formed in 1913, and its members were predominantly Indian immigrants, many of whom were Sikhs, but also included Hindus and Muslims.
Association of Key Individuals with the Ghadar Party
Barindra Kumar Ghosh: He was an Indian revolutionary and younger brother of Aurobindo Ghosh (later known as Sri Aurobindo). Barindra Kumar Ghosh was associated with the revolutionary group Anushilan Samiti, which was active in Bengal. He was not directly associated with the Ghadar Party, which was more active in North America.
Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee: He was another Indian revolutionary who was involved in the Indian independence movement. While he was active in revolutionary activities, his association was not with the Ghadar Party but with other movements and organizations within India.
Rash Behari Bose: He is the one who had a direct association with the Ghadar Party. Rash Behari Bose was a revolutionary leader who played a key role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was involved in the Ghadar conspiracy, which was an effort during World War I by the Ghadar Party and the Berlin Committee to initiate a pan-Indian rebellion against the British Raj. Later, Bose became a prominent figure in Japan and helped form the Indian National Army (INA) with the help of the Japanese government during World War II.
Therefore, the correct answer is “3 only,” as Rash Behari Bose was the only one among the three who was actively associated with the Ghadar Party.