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Who was the founder of ‘Anushilan Samity’?

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

Answer options

  1. Ashwini Kumar Dutta
  2. Bipin Chandra Pal
  3. Aurobindo Ghosh
  4. Pramathanath Mitra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pramathanath Mitra

Explanation: The revolutionary organisation Anushilan Samiti was founded by Pramathanath Mitra in 1902 in Bengal to promote physical training and nationalist ideals. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Samiti started in Calcutta (Kolkata) as a youth organisation. ▪️ Its members included Aurobindo Ghosh, Jatindranath Banerjee, and Pulin Behari Das. ▪️ It aimed at national liberation through armed revolution. ▪️ Activities included training in martial arts and secret networking. ▪️ The movement spread to Dhaka and other parts of Bengal. ▪️ It inspired later revolutionary groups like the Jugantar Party. ▪️ It played a role in political awakening among Bengal’s youth. ▪️ The Samiti’s legacy is part of India’s early militant nationalism.