The Revolutionary Socialist Party was established in ____.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1940.

• The Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) was founded on 19 March 1940 by Tridib Chaudhuri. The party has its roots in the Bengali liberation movement, particularly in groups like the Anushilan Samiti and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA). It emerged as a communist party with a focus on socialist principles and played a significant role in India's political landscape.

Information Booster: Other Revolutionary Parties in India

• Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA):

  • Founded: 1928
  • Key Figures: Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Sukhdev, Rajguru
  • Objective: Formed to overthrow British rule through armed struggle, the HSRA emerged from the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) with a stronger emphasis on socialist principles.

• Ghadar Party:

  • Founded: 1913
  • Key Figures: Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha
  • Objective: Founded by Indian immigrants in the US and Canada, the Ghadar Party aimed at securing India's independence through revolutionary activities, particularly targeting British colonial rule.

• Anushilan Samiti:

  • Founded: 1902
  • Key Figures: Aurobindo Ghosh, Barindra Kumar Ghosh
  • Objective: This secret society focused on revolutionary activities against British rule, particularly in Bengal, and was involved in political violence and conspiracies.

• Jugantar Party:

  • Founded: 1906
  • Key Figures: Barindra Kumar Ghosh, Bagha Jatin
  • Objective: A radical offshoot of Anushilan Samiti, Jugantar was heavily involved in revolutionary activities against the British in Bengal, including armed struggles and uprisings.

• Abhinav Bharat Society:

  • Founded: 1904
  • Key Figures: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Ganesh Damodar Savarkar
  • Objective: This secret society was committed to the armed struggle for Indian independence, inspired by nationalist and revolutionary ideals.

• Indian National Army (INA):

  • Founded: 1942 (under Subhas Chandra Bose)
  • Key Figures: Subhas Chandra Bose
  • Objective: The INA was formed with the goal of liberating India from British rule by aligning with the Axis powers during World War II. It sought to achieve independence through military means.