Bihar Special GK PYQ 156 of 603 · Historical Scenario

Who among the following escaped from Hazaribagh Jail during the Quit India Movement?

  1. ASachchidanand Sinha
  2. BJay Prakash Narayan
  3. CJagjivan Ram
  4. DRafi Ahmed Kidwai
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Jay Prakash Narayan

Explanation

During the Quit India Movement, Jayaprakash Narayan escaped from Hazaribagh Jail along with his companions on the day of Diwali in November 1942.

This explanation is carried over from question 155 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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