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Answer: To understand this question, let’s first learn what ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ means.
It is a powerful slogan in Urdu that means “Long Live the Revolution.” It was used by Indian freedom fighters to inspire people to rise against British rule. Now, let’s look at each option one by one:
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first leaders in India’s freedom movement. He gave us the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.” He focused on gaining self-rule (Swaraj) and awakening national pride, but he did not use the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’.
B. Chandra Shekhar Azad
Chandra Shekhar Azad was a brave revolutionary who fought against British rule. He worked closely with Bhagat Singh and other young freedom fighters. Even though he believed in revolution, he was not the one who first raised the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’.
C. Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh was a young and bold revolutionary. He wanted to bring freedom through a powerful revolution. He popularised the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ by shouting it during protests, in court, and even when he was about to be hanged.
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
Lala Lajpat Rai was a great leader and thinker. He inspired many young revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh. But like Tilak, he did not raise the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’.
Correct Answer: C. Bhagat Singh
Although the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ was originally coined by Hasrat Mohani, a freedom fighter and Urdu poet in 1921, it was Bhagat Singh who made it famous. He used it many times in public and during revolutionary activities, which gave it national importance.
So, in school textbooks and general knowledge quizzes, Bhagat Singh is considered the correct answer because he made the slogan popular and meaningful in India’s struggle for freedom.
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