Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Who said that "Every attack on my back bone would prove to be a nail in the shroud of the British Empire."?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lala Lajpat Rai

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lala Lajpat Rai”.
Lala Lajpat Rai said "Lathi blows to me will prove to be like coffin nails for British imperialism".

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