Q. The Berlin Committee (Indian Independence Committee) was formed during World War I with the aim of:

[A] Promoting education among Indians in Germany

[B] Organizing peaceful protests in Britain

[C] Securing German support for Indian independence

[D] Collaborating with the INC for constitutional reforms

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Berlin Committee, founded by Indian revolutionaries like Virendranath Chattopadhyaya.
  • It aimed to seek German and Ottoman help to instigate a revolt in British India during World War I, especially through the Hindu–German Conspiracy.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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