The 'Anushilan Samiti', a revolutionary organization, was founded in which city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Anushilan Samiti', a revolutionary organization, was founded in which city?
A. Lahore
B. Pune
C. Bombay
D. Calcutta
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Anushilan Samiti was founded in Calcutta in 1902 by Pramathanath Mitra, Jatindranath Banerjee, and others, with the aim of physical and revolutionary training.

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