On hearing the news of the massacre at Jalianwala Bagh, Udham Singh did not attend his school but took a train to Amritsar and visited the spot. There he stood for several minutes in a trance, picked up the soil, rubbed it on his forehead and put some in a phial. He fasted that night. According to his family members, he placed fresh flowers on the holy dust every morning, drawing inspiration from it. One early morning he went to the river Ravi and pledged that he would colour its waters with the colour of his blood, to create what he called the freedom's flood. With this aim in view, in 1921, he first landed in Africa. From there he went to America to meet the Indian revolutionaries working for the liberation of the motherland.
In 1923, he landed in England. In 1928, he returned to India in response to an urgent call from Bhagat Singh. When he reached Lahore, he was detained for violation of the Arms Act. He was released after four years of rigorous imprisonment. In 1935, he escaped to Germany by giving a slip to the police. From Berlin, he reached Paris and purchased a revolver. He kept it ready for action and managed to reach London again. The opportunity came on March 13, 1940, when Sir Michael O'Dwyer was to speak at a seminar in Caxton Hall. As Sir Michael turned to resume his seat after his speech, Udham Singh pulled out his revolver and fired at him. Sir Michael died without a shriek. Udham Singh was arrested and produced before the court on April 2, 1940. The court passed a death sentence on him, and he was hanged at Pentonville Prison, London, on July 31, 1940.
Where did Udham Singh buy the weapon which was used for killing Sir Michael? (A) Lahore (B) London (C) Paris (D) Berlin Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(C) Only
The question asked is about the origin of the weapon used by Udham Singh to kill Sir Michael O'Dwyer. Let's examine the information provided in the comprehension passage to determine where the weapon was purchased.
According to the passage, Udham Singh:
- Traveled to several countries, including Africa, America, England, and Germany.
- In 1935, he managed to reach Paris from Berlin.
- In Paris, he purchased a revolver, which he later used in London to kill Sir Michael O'Dwyer.
Based on this information, the correct answer to the question "Where did Udham Singh buy the weapon which was used for killing Sir Michael?" is:
(C) Paris
Now, let's justify why the other options are incorrect:
- (A) Lahore: This option is incorrect because there is no mention in the passage of Udham Singh purchasing a weapon in Lahore. The passage explicitly states he bought the revolver in Paris.
- (B) London: Although Udham Singh used the revolver in London, the weapon itself was purchased in Paris, as per the passage.
- (D) Berlin: While Udham Singh passed through Berlin, the purchase of the revolver occurred in Paris according to the passage.
Thus, the only correct answer based on the passage is (C) Paris.
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