Modern History PYQ 258 of 636 · Revolutionary Activities Outside India

Who was given life punishment for the murder of Curzon Wyllie?

  1. AMadan Lal Dhingra
  2. BUdham Singh
  3. CBhagat Singh
  4. DManmathanath
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

63rd B.P.S.C (Pre) 2017

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Correct answer: (a) Madan Lal Dhingra

Explanation

Curzon Wyllie was shot dead in London on 1 July 1909 by Madan Lal Dhingra. Curzon Wyllie served as the Political Aide-de-Camp to the Secretary of State for India. Madan Lal Dhingra was hanged on 17 August 1909.

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