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Who founded 'Gadar Party' (1913) and where?

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

Answer options

  1. Bhagat Singh, Great Britain
  2. Lala Lajpat Rai, France
  3. Lala Hardayal, America
  4. Captain Mohan Singh, Germany

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lala Hardayal, America

Explanation: The Gadar Party was founded by Lala Hardayal in 1913 in San Francisco, USA, to organize an armed revolt against British rule in India. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Gadar Party aimed to free India through revolutionary means. ▪️ It was formed by Indian immigrants, mainly Punjabis and Sikhs living in North America. ▪️ The word ‘Gadar’ means revolt or mutiny. ▪️ The party published a paper titled ‘Gadar’ to spread nationalist ideas. ▪️ Key leaders included Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, and Lala Hardayal. ▪️ The headquarters was known as the Yugantar Ashram. ▪️ The movement inspired revolutionary activities in India during World War I. ▪️ It laid the foundation for overseas Indian nationalism.