Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following clues concerning a revolutionary action:

  • It was conducted under the banner of the Indian Republican Army—Chittagong Branch.
  • Its plan included occupying armouries and disrupting telephone, telegraph and railway links.
  • A national flag was hoisted and a provisional revolutionary government was proclaimed.

Which one of the following actions is being described?

  1. Chittagong Armoury Raid
  2. Kakori robbery
  3. Central Legislative Assembly bombing
  4. Attempt on the life of Charles Tegart
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