Question

Q. In the context of the Indian freedom struggle ‘Zimmerman Plan’ attempted to:

• A. Convince the members of Congress to compromise for dominion status.
• B. Create a Pan-Indian rebellion against the British Empire during World War I.
• C. Bring together congress leaders who favoured the council entry after MintoMorley Reforms.
• D. Demand a larger political representation for Indians from the British government.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Create a Pan-Indian rebellion against the British Empire during World War I.

Explanation:

During the First World War, the Jugantar party arranged to import German arms and ammunition through sympathisers and revolutionaries abroad. Jatin asked Rashbehari Bose to take charge, aiming to bring about Pan-Indian rebellion against the British Empire in what has come to be called the ‘German Plot’ or the ‘Zimmerman Plan’.