Q. With reference to the Abhinav Bharat Mandir, consider the following statements:
1.It was initially founded in 1904 as “Mitra Mela” by Vinayak Savarkar and Ganesh Damodar Savarkar.
2.The organization drew inspiration from the revolutionary activities of Giuseppe Mazzini’s Young Italy.
3.The name “Abhinav Bharat” was adopted after India’s independence to reflect modern nationalism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Abhinav Bharat Mandir was founded as Mitra Mela in 1904 and later renamed Abhinav Bharat.
- It was inspired by Giuseppe Mazzini’s Young Italy.
- The name “Abhinav Bharat” was adopted in 1904 itself, not after independence.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
