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Who shot dead Rand, the commissioner of Police, Poona due to failure to check plagues towards the end of 20th century in India?
Question

Who shot dead Rand, the commissioner of Police, Poona due to failure to check plagues towards the end of 20th century in India?

A.

Veer Savarkar

B.

Vasudev B. Phadke

C.

Damodar Chapekar

D.

Bhagat Singh

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Damodar Chapekar.
· Damodar Chapekar, along with his brothers Balkrishna and Vasudev, shot and killed W.C. Rand, the British plague commissioner of Poona, on June 22, 1897. The assassination was motivated by the oppressive and harsh measures taken by the British authorities in dealing with the plague outbreak.
Information Booster:
· The Chapekar brothers are remembered as early revolutionaries in India's struggle for independence.
· Rand's assassination marked a significant moment in the resistance against
Other Options Information:
· Veer Savarkar: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was an Indian freedom fighter, writer, and politician. He played a key role in promoting Hindu nationalism and was involved in revolutionary activities, but he was not associated with the killing of W.C. Rand.
· Vasudev B. Phadke: Vasudev Balwant Phadke was an Indian revolutionary who sought to overthrow British rule through an armed rebellion. He is considered one of the early freedom fighters of India, but he was not involved in Rand's assassination.
· Bhagat Singh: Bhagat Singh was a famous revolutionary freedom fighter known for his involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy Case and the killing of British officer J.P. Saunders in 1928. He was not involved in the assassination of W.C. Rand.

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