Chittaranjan Das, fondly called ‘Deshbandhu’, was born on November 5, 1870, in which city?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 3 (Calcutta)
Explanation:
The great freedom fighter and politician Chittaranjan Das (C.R. Das) was born on November 5, 1870, in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He was affectionately known as 'Deshbandhu' (Friend of the Nation) because of his selfless patriotism and social service. He was a successful lawyer by profession, defending Aurobindo Ghosh in the Alipore Bomb Case.
Additional Facts
Swaraj Party: In 1923, he founded the Swaraj Party along with Motilal Nehru.
Mayor of Calcutta: He became the first elected mayor of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation in 1924.
Political Mentor: He is considered the political mentor of Subhas Chandra Bose.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Which famous revolutionary did Chittaranjan Das defend during the Alipore Bomb Case? (Answer: Shri Aurobindo Ghosh)
The 'Swaraj Party' was formed after the failure of which movement?
(Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement)
Who is known as 'Dinbandhu'?
(Answer: C.F. Andrews)