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In which year was the Communist Party of India (CPI) formally founded in Kanpur?

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

Answer options

  1. 1920
  2. 1925
  3. 1928
  4. 1934

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1925

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1925 šŸ“š Explanation: While M.N. Roy originally formed a communist group in Tashkent in 1920, the Communist Party of India (CPI) was formally founded on Indian soil in December 1925. The historic foundation took place during a conference held in Kanpur, primarily organized by Satyabhakta. The party rapidly expanded its base by organizing massive trade unions and peasant struggles across the country.