Modern History PYQ 230 of 636 · Moderates and Extremists in Congress

Who is popularly known as ‘Sher-e-Punjab’?

  1. ARajguru
  2. BBhagat Singh
  3. CLala Lajpat Rai
  4. DUdham Singh

53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011

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Correct answer: (c) Lala Lajpat Rai

Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai was also known as “Sher-e-Punjab.” He was a leader of the extremist faction in the Indian National Congress and a representative of the whole of Punjab. He is also called “Punjab Kesari.” While leading a procession in protest against the Simon Commission, Lala Ji was injured due to lathi blows; as a result, he passed away on 17 November 1928.

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