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Who threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly on 8 April 1929?
Question

Who threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly on 8 April 1929?

A.

Batukeshwar Dutt and Bhagat Singh

B.

Asfaqullah Khan and Sukhdev

C.

Ram Prasad Bismil and Prafull Das

D.

Chandra Shekhar Azad and Raushan Singh

Correct option is A

The Correct Answer Is: (A) Batukeshwar Dutt and Bhagat Singh
Explanation:
On 8 April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi.
Their objective was not to harm anyone but to protest against the Trade Disputes Act and Public Safety Bill introduced by the British government.
After throwing the bombs, they shouted slogans like "Inquilab Zindabad" (Long Live the Revolution) and willingly courted arrest to spread their revolutionary message.
Information Booster:
  • Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt were sentenced to life imprisonment, but later Bhagat Singh was executed for his involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy Case (1931).
  • This event significantly influenced the Indian independence movement, inspiring youth to join the struggle against British rule.
Additional Knowledge:
  • Asfaqullah Khan and Sukhdev:

    • Asfaqullah Khan was a key member of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) and played a major role in the Kakori Train Robbery (1925).
    • Sukhdev was a revolutionary who was executed along with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru on 23 March 1931.
  • Ram Prasad Bismil and Prafull Das:

    • Ram Prasad Bismil was the leader of the Kakori Conspiracy (1925) and a founder of Hindustan Republican Association (HRA).
    • Prafulla Chaki was involved in the Muzaffarpur bomb attack (1908) and died before being captured.
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad and Raushan Singh:

    • Chandra Shekhar Azad was a leader of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and fought against the British until his last breath in 1931.

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