RAS question
Chandrashekhar Azad died at:
Correct answer: (D) Alfred Park, Allahabad (February 27, 1931).
Chandrashekhar Azad died at Alfred Park, Allahabad, on February 27, 1931, after shooting himself rather than surrendering to British police.
Explanation
Chandrashekhar Azad's death is tied to both the place and the principle behind his revolutionary name. On February 27, 1931, he was surrounded by British police at Alfred Park in Allahabad, now known as Azad Park. Instead of surrendering, he shot himself. The point tested here is not merely the city, but the full historical setting: Alfred Park, Allahabad, and the date February 27, 1931. His vow that he would never be captured alive explains why the episode is remembered as the final fulfilment of the identity he chose: Azad, meaning free.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Lahore Jail is wrong because Azad's death occurred in Alfred Park, not in any prison custody.
- (B) Delhi is wrong because the incident occurred at Alfred Park in Allahabad.
- (C) Kanpur is wrong because Allahabad, specifically Alfred Park, was the place of death.
Concept
This tests the modern Indian history theme of revolutionary nationalism and the major personalities of the freedom struggle. RAS often repeats such facts because names, places, and dates anchor larger questions on anti-colonial movements.