Founding of Communist Party of India at Tashkent — UPSC Prelims PYQ...
In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a Communist Party of India?
- H. K. Sarkar
- P. C. Joshi
- M. C. Chagla
- M. N. Roy
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- The Communist Party of India (CPI) was founded in October 1920 at Tashkent by a group of Indian émigré revolutionaries. The meeting was headed by M. N. Roy (Manabendra Nath Roy), who played the central role in organizing the party. Other co‑founders included Abani Mukherji, M. P. T. Acharya, Mohammad Ali, and Mohammad Shafiq.
Answer: (d) M. N. Roy
