WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which extremist leader was popularly known as the 'Punjab Kesari' or 'Lion of Punjab'?

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

Answer options

  1. Bhagat Singh
  2. Lala Lajpat Rai
  3. Bipin Chandra Pal
  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lala Lajpat Rai

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lala Lajpat Rai šŸ“š Explanation: Lala Lajpat Rai was a fiercely patriotic nationalist leader from Punjab and a key member of the famous "Lal Bal Pal" extremist trio. He earned the popular title 'Punjab Kesari' due to his bold and fearless anti-British speeches. He tragically lost his life after sustaining severe injuries from a brutal police lathi charge while peacefully protesting against the Simon Commission.