Who among the following was associated with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association?

Question

Who among the following was associated with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association?

1. A. Subhash Chandra Bose
2. B. Mahatma Gandhi
3. C. Laxmi Sehgal
4. D. Chandrashekhar Azad (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Chandrashekhar Azad

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Chandrashekhar Azad.

Key Points

• Chandrashekhar Azad was the commander-in-chief of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), formed in 1928 after reorganizing the Hindustan Republican Army.
• Azad, Bhagat Singh, and Sukhdev were key HSRA members involved in the Lahore Conspiracy Case and the Central Legislative Assembly bombing.
• Azad died on 27 February 1931, shooting himself to avoid arrest.