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Study guide for Chittagong Revolt Group under First Phase Of National Movement 1905 1917 for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Chittagong Revolt Group under First Phase Of National Movement 1905 1917 for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Chittagong Revolt Group
The Chittagong Revolt Group, officially known as the Indian Republican Army, Chittagong Branch, was a militant revolutionary underground organization led by Surya Sen (Masterda) that orchestrated the audacious Chittagong Armoury Raid in April 1930.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
Crucial for understanding the shift from individual terrorism to coordinated, military-style guerrilla warfare in the second phase of the Indian revolutionary movement. Frequently tested in Prelims (chronology, key personalities like Surya Sen, Kalpana Datta, Pritilata Waddedar) and Mains (youth participation, role of women revolutionaries, ethical dimensions of violence vs. non-violence).
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of the Chittagong Revolt Group and its 1930 Armoury Raid.
- Evaluate spatial distribution across Bengal, female participation, and institutional frameworks of revolutionary cells.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims chronology and Mains analytical questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- Rise of revolutionary terrorism in Bengal
- Non-Cooperation Movement withdrawal aftermath
- Surya Sen's leadership role in Congress and Yugantar