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What date was Chittaranjan Das born?
What date was Chittaranjan Das born?
Chittaranjan Das was primarily known as an engineer.
Chittaranjan Das was primarily known as an engineer.
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Which college did Chittaranjan Das attend for higher education?
Which college did Chittaranjan Das attend for higher education?
Presidency College
Chittaranjan Das was called to the Bar in ___ .
Chittaranjan Das was called to the Bar in ___ .
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Which high-profile case did Chittaranjan Das defend Aravinda Ghose in?
Which high-profile case did Chittaranjan Das defend Aravinda Ghose in?
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Chittaranjan Das struggled with both English and mathematics during his school years.
Chittaranjan Das struggled with both English and mathematics during his school years.
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His father was a lawyer and a ___ .
His father was a lawyer and a ___ .
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Match the following individuals with their contributions or relationships to Chittaranjan Das:
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Which case did Chittaranjan Das famously handle?
Which case did Chittaranjan Das famously handle?
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Chittaranjan Das was primarily known for his writing and poetry rather than his legal career.
Chittaranjan Das was primarily known for his writing and poetry rather than his legal career.
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What was the name of Chittaranjan Das's first book of poems?
What was the name of Chittaranjan Das's first book of poems?
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Chittaranjan Das founded a national college aimed at producing true ______.
Chittaranjan Das founded a national college aimed at producing true ______.
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What was one of the main themes explored in Chittaranjan Das's poetry?
What was one of the main themes explored in Chittaranjan Das's poetry?
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Match the following individuals/events to their descriptions:
Match the following individuals/events to their descriptions:
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Chittaranjan Das was the editor of the journal 'Forward'.
Chittaranjan Das was the editor of the journal 'Forward'.
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What was the original goal of the Indian National Congress when Chittaranjan Das joined?
What was the original goal of the Indian National Congress when Chittaranjan Das joined?
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What was the primary aim of the Swadeshi Mandali?
What was the primary aim of the Swadeshi Mandali?
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Chittaranjan Das supported the Rowlatt Act of 1919.
Chittaranjan Das supported the Rowlatt Act of 1919.
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Who was the leader of the independent committee addressing the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Who was the leader of the independent committee addressing the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
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Chittaranjan Das became the Mayor of __________ in 1924.
Chittaranjan Das became the Mayor of __________ in 1924.
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Match the following events with their corresponding actions or roles of Chittaranjan Das:
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Which act did Chittaranjan Das protest against by joining Gandhiji's Satyagraha movement?
Which act did Chittaranjan Das protest against by joining Gandhiji's Satyagraha movement?
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Chittaranjan Das believed in boycotting the legislative councils.
Chittaranjan Das believed in boycotting the legislative councils.
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What did Chittaranjan Das initiate as part of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation?
What did Chittaranjan Das initiate as part of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation?
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Chittaranjan Das
- Das was born on November 5, 1870, in Calcutta.
- His family were Vaidyas (physicians) known for their love of learning and progressive ideas.
- His father was a lawyer and journalist, and his mother was large-hearted and hospitable.
- Das inherited good qualities, a logical mind, liberal outlook and hospitality from both parents.
- He was fond of patriotic poems from childhood.
- He started school at age nine and attended Presidency College.
- He excelled in English but struggled with Mathematics.
- He was passionate about Bengali literature, reading Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Rabindranath Tagore.
- He showed oratory skills and became Secretary of the Students' Association.
- In 1890, he went to London to qualify for the Indian Civil Service.
- Though he performed well, he wasn't selected, possibly due to political activities.
- He used home-made goods and engaged in political activities.
- He criticized remarks about Indians made by English leaders.
- His father advised him to study law.
- He joined the Inner Temple in London and became a barrister in 1893.
- Das started his legal career in the Calcutta High Court.
- He faced financial difficulties as his father became insolvent due to expensive habits/generosity.
- He supported his large family.
- Das gained fame in criminal cases and became a successful lawyer in civil cases.
- He defended various national workers, including Bepin Chandra Pal.
Das's Nationalism and Political Beliefs
- Das defined nationalism as a process enabling nations to express themselves and find their identity, not in isolation, but as parts of a larger scheme assisting the self-realization of other nations.
- He believed each nationality should proceed on its own, finding fulfilment in self-expression and self-realization.
- He stressed the importance of unity among nations, but also recognized diversity as essential for the world's unity.
- Das felt that each nation is a particular stream of the greater unity, but can fulfill itself only by realizing its identity with humanity.
- He argued that nationalism's aim was to identify a particular nation's stream and destiny, tracing continuity from the past, thus initiating self-expression and hindering growth.
Das's later life, activities, and reform
- Das was a poet, having written the book "Malancha".
- He had interest in the social and political issues.
- He founded the "Narayan" (a Bengali monthly) to promote his ideas through literature.
- He was in the editorial board of the journal "Bande Mataram".
- He helped establish a national college in 1905.
- In 1906, the Bengal Provincial Conference (anti-government) was held in Barisal, where he drafted a resolution on self-reliance.
- He was involved in the 1908 Alipore Bomb Conspiracy case, taking on the defense of Aravinda Ghose and incurring significant personal debt in the process.
- Das was involved in a boycott of schools, colleges and law courts.
- He led the 1917 Congress session.
- He was against the Rowlatt Act, and supported Satyagraha.
- He participated in the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
- He was in the enquiry committee chaired by Mahatma Gandhi, regarding the event.
- Das worked to establish and lead the Swaraj Party.
- He proposed that the Congress not boycott legislative councils.
- Later he received considerable accolades and honors.
- He was elected first Mayor of Calcutta's Corporation.
- He left his legal practice to devote himself to the freedom struggle.
- Chittaranjan Das's influence on Subhas Chandra Bose.
Last days
- His last days were marked by illness, and he died in 1925.
- His death was mourned as a national tragedy, and he is still remembered for his contributions to India's freedom struggle.
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Explore the life of Chittaranjan Das, a prominent Indian leader born in 1870 in Calcutta. This quiz delves into his early education, literary passions, and political activism. Discover how his upbringing and experiences shaped his role in the freedom movement.
