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Who was the author of 'The Philosophy of the Bomb'?

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

Answer options

  1. Bhagwati Charan Vohra
  2. Bipin Chandra Pal
  3. Yashpal
  4. Aurobindo Ghosh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bhagwati Charan Vohra

Explanation: The book 'The Philosophy of the Bomb' was written by Bhagwati Charan Vohra, explaining the ideology of revolutionary violence. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It was published in 1929, during the rise of revolutionary nationalism. ▪️ The text defended the use of bombs and arms as symbolic protest, not for terror. ▪️ It was written in response to Gandhi’s criticism of violent revolutionaries. ▪️ Vohra was a close associate of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev. ▪️ He belonged to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). ▪️ The essay emphasised sacrifice, courage, and patriotism. ▪️ It became an ideological document for young revolutionaries of India. ▪️ Vohra died in 1930 while testing a bomb near Ravi River, Lahore.