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History GK · Q833

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 833

Q833

Aurobindo was arrested in connection with

A.
Alipore Bomb case
Answer
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The 'Alipore Bomb Case' was "the first state trial of any magnitude in India". The British Government arrested Sri Aurobindo, a prominent Nationalist Leader at the time, Barindra Ghose, and many young revolutionaries. They were charged with "Conspiracy" or "waging war against the King" - the equivalent of high treason and punishable with death by hanging.