Multiple choice

Who among the following freedom fighters received capital punishment, on the accusation of throwing a bomb at Lord Hardinge?

  1. Amir Chand
  2. Avadh Behari
  3. Balmukund
  4. Basanta Kumar Biswas

  1. 1, 2 & 4 only

  2. 1, 3 & 4 only

  3. 2 & 3 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 & 4

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D Correct answer
Explanation

All four freedom fighters - Amir Chand, Avadh Behari, Balmukund, and Basanta Kumar Biswas - were involved in the conspiracy to throw a bomb at Lord Hardinge in 1912. While Basanta Kumar Biswas actually threw the bomb, all four were tried for their roles in the plot, and all received capital punishment (death by hanging). The Delhi Conspiracy Case trial resulted in their execution.

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