With reference to the Chittagong Armoury Raid, consider the following statements: 1. The raid was executed under the banner of the "Indian National Army, Chittagong Branch" led by Surya Sen. 2. The plan involved a simultaneous attack on the police armoury and the auxiliary forces armoury, along with the destruction of telephone and telegraph lines. 3. For the first time in the history of the revolutionary movement, the rebels succeeded in establishing a "Provisional Revolutionary Government" and hoisting the national flag. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Chittagong Armoury Raid, consider the following statements:
1.The raid was executed under the banner of the “Indian National Army, Chittagong Branch” led by Surya Sen.
2.The plan involved a simultaneous attack on the police armoury and the auxiliary forces armoury, along with the destruction of telephone and telegraph lines.
3.For the first time in the history of the revolutionary movement, the rebels succeeded in establishing a “Provisional Revolutionary Government” and hoisting the national flag.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: Incorrect. The raid was executed under the banner of the Indian Republican Army. Surya Sen (Masterda) organized the youth under this specific banner to challenge British authority.

Statement 2: Correct. The operation was highly sophisticated, aiming to isolate Chittagong from the rest of the country by cutting off communication and transport.

Statement 3: Correct. After the raid on April 18, 1930, Surya Sen took a salute as the head of the Provisional Government before the group moved to the Jalalabad hills.

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