Q. With reference to the Ghadr Movement (1913–1917), consider the following statements:
1.The Ghadr Party was primarily composed of Indian expatriates, especially Punjabi peasants and ex-soldiers, and was headquartered in San Francisco.
2.The Komagata Maru incident played a significant role in galvanizing the Ghadr leadership to initiate revolutionary activities in India.
3.Key leaders of the Ghadr Party included Lala Hardayal, Kartar Singh Saraba, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Barkatullah, and Bhai Parmanand.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Ghadr Party was formed by Punjabi immigrants, mainly ex-soldiers and peasants, who had settled in USA and Canada, with headquarters in San Francisco.
  • The Komagata Maru incident (1914), where Indian immigrants were denied entry and later attacked in Calcutta, served as a catalyst for the Ghadr Party’s decision to launch a revolt.
  • Prominent Ghadr leaders included: Lala Hardayal, Kartar Singh Saraba, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Maulana Barkatullah and Bhai Parmanand.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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