Q. Consider the following pairs regarding the Ghadar Movement:
No.AspectDescription
IOriginFounded as the ‘Hindi Association of the Pacific Coast’ in Portland (1913).
IIAgendaTo organize an armed mutiny in India by exploiting British difficulties during WWI.
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

[A] Only one row

[B] Both rows

[C] Neither row

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Row I: Correct. The movement began in Portland and Astoria (Oregon) before moving its headquarters to San Francisco (Yugantar Ashram).
  • Row II: Correct. The Ghadarites believed that a coordinated mutiny by Indian soldiers and a general uprising would end British rule.
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