Question

Which of the following statements correctly describe the involvement of Vasudev Balwant Phadke, in the Indian freedom struggle?

• A. Vasudev Balwant Phadke was a clerk in the military account department, in Pune.
• B. Umaji Naik was a firm supporter of Vasudev Balwant Phadke.
• C. Vasudev Balwant Phadke established the organisation named Mitra Mela.
• D. Vasudev Balwant Phadke was hanged to death in the year 1899.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Vasudev Balwant Phadke was a clerk in the military account department, in Pune.
B Umaji Naik was a firm supporter of Vasudev Balwant Phadke.

Vasudev Balwant Phadke was one of the first freedom fighters from Maharashtra. He worked as a clerk in the military accounts department in Pune. The unjust practices of the British encouraged him to fight for freedom. He joined arms with the Ramoshis of Maharashtra and looted various government treasuries. Umaji Naik, the leader of the Ramoshis was a firm supporter of Vasudev Balwant Phadke.