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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q40

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Why I Am An Atheist is the autobiography of which Indian freedom fighter?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer i's option 1 i.e. Bhagat Singh.

  • "Why I Am An Atheist" is the autobiography of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
  • This autobiography was written in 1930, when he was in Lahore Central Jail. Bhagat Singh mentioned in his autobiography that some of his friends said that the Delhi Bombings and the Lahore Conspiracy brought him fame, and it was this fame that was hampering his belief in God.
  • Bhagat Singh was a prominent Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who played a key role in the struggle against British colonial rule.
  • He was executed by the British at the young age of 23, along with his comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev, on March 23, 1931, for his involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.
  • Widely referred to as "Shaheed Bhagat Singh," he remains a symbol of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. His fearless opposition to injustice, powerful writings, and martyrdom deeply inspired future generations and cemented his place as a national hero in India's fight for independence.