UPSC Prelims 2005 Q62: Modern History – Revolutionary & Communist Movements
Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of the
World War I, based?
- (a) Central America
- (b) North America
- (c) West America
- (d) South America
Answer: (b) North America
Explanation
Base of the Ghadar revolutionaries
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913, San Francisco, by Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna |
| Region | North America (USA and Canada) |
| Paper | *Ghadar*, published from San Francisco |
| Other options | Central, West and South America were not their base |
The Ghadar revolutionaries were based in North America, mainly California.
Answer: (b) North America.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. They were not based in Central America.
- (b) CORRECT. The Ghadar Party was based in the USA and Canada.
- (c) Incorrect. West America is not a standard region and is incorrect.
- (d) Incorrect. They were not based in South America.
Key point
Ghadar Party: 1913, San Francisco, Hindustan Association of the Pacific Coast.
Remember
The Ghadar Party was based in North America.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the base with Berlin (Berlin Committee).
- Choosing 'West America' because of California.
- Forgetting Canada's Sikh community.
Exam tip
Ghadar: San Francisco, Lala Har Dayal, Kartar Singh Sarabha.
Sources
- Bipan Chandra — India's Struggle for Independence
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Ghadar Party