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Which revolutionary organization was responsible for the 'Chittagong Armoury Raid' in 1930?

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

Answer options

  1. Anushilan Samiti
  2. Jugantar
  3. Indian Republican Army (Chittagong Branch)
  4. Abhinav Bharat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Indian Republican Army (Chittagong Branch)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Indian Republican Army (Chittagong Branch) šŸ“š Explanation: The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen (popularly known as Master-da) and his group of young revolutionaries on April 18, 1930. They successfully captured two armories and declared a provisional revolutionary government. Surya Sen was later captured and executed in 1934, but the raid inspired a new wave of revolutionary activities in Bengal.