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Question

Which among the following organisations was responsible for throwing a bomb at Viceroy Lord Hardinge in Delhi?

  1. All India Labour Association
  2. United Patriotic Association
  3. Anushilan Samiti
  4. Yugantar

Answer:

Option C: Anushilan Samiti

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Anushilan Samiti”.

The Anushilan Samiti claimed responsibility for throwing a bomb at Viceroy Lord Hardinge in Delhi on December 23, 1912. The bomb was thrown by Basanta Kumar Biswas while Lord Hardinge was traveling in a procession to the Delhi Durbar.