SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q78

In order to overturn the British rule through arms, the Kakori Conspiracy was planned by the members of the ______ in 1925.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Hindustan Republican Association.

In 1925, the Kakori Conspiracy was planned by the members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA). The conspiracy aimed to overthrow British rule in India through armed resistance. Led by prominent revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, and others, the plan involved a daring raid on a British-owned train to seize funds. The conspiracy was thwarted, leading to arrests and trials, and became a notable episode in the Indian freedom struggle, highlighting the role of revolutionary activities.