Modern History PYQ 247 of 636 · Revolutionary Movement in India

How old was Bhagat Singh when he threw a bomb in the assembly in protest against the government?

  1. A21 years
  2. BA little more than 21 years
  3. C25 years
  4. DA little more than 25 years
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) A little more than 21 years

Explanation

Bhagat Singh was a prominent revolutionary freedom fighter of India. He was born on 28 September, 1907. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly on 8 April, 1929. Therefore, at the time of this incident, Bhagat Singh’s age was 21 years (21 years, 6 months, 11 days). Bhagat Singh was hanged on 23 March, 1931.

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