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In which of the following years was VD Savarkar sent to Andaman Jail by British?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1911
  2. 1910
  3. 1923
  4. 1922

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1911

Explanation: The correct answer is A. 1911. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was sent to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands (also called Kala Pani) in the year 1911 by the British colonial government. Savarkar was arrested in 1909 for his involvement in revolutionary activities, especially for writing the book ‘The First War of Indian Independence 1857’, which gave a nationalist view of the 1857 revolt. He was also linked with revolutionary organisations like Abhinav Bharat and was accused of planning and promoting armed rebellion against British rule.