Who led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in April 1930?
(A). Subhas Chandra Bose (B). Surya Sen
(C). Bhagat Singh (D). Lala Lajpat Rai
EXPLANATION
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Event:
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The Chittagong Armoury Raid took place in April 1930 in Chittagong (now in Bangladesh).
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The plan was to raid the British armoury, disrupt communications, and inspire an armed uprising against the British Raj.
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Leader:
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Details:
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Around 65 revolutionaries took part.
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They captured the police armoury and destroyed telegraph and telephone lines.
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The revolt was eventually suppressed by the British, but it inspired many young Indians to join the freedom struggle.
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Other options clarified:
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Subhas Chandra Bose → Later led the Indian National Army (INA), not the Chittagong raid.
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Bhagat Singh → Famous for the Lahore Conspiracy Case and Assembly bombing.
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Lala Lajpat Rai → Died after protesting the Simon Commission in 1928.
Answer: ✅ Surya Sen (B)
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