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Q. On what charge was Khudiram Bose, a boy of 18, sentenced to death on April 30, 1908?

A
for participating in the Alipur Conspiracy
B
for being an active member of the Anushilan Samiti, the first revolutionary organisation in Bengal
C
for murdering one Kennedy in Muzaffarpur
D
for attempting to murder Kingsfords, the Chief Presidency Magistrate at Muzaffarpur, who had ordered severe flogging to some young men for minor offences.

Correct Answer

for attempting to murder Kingsfords, the Chief Presidency Magistrate at Muzaffarpur, who had ordered severe flogging to some young men for minor offences.

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