Q. The Communist Party of India was founded in 1921 by
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
MN Roy
Explanation:
The Communist Party of India (CPI) was founded in 1921 by Manabendra Nath Roy (M.N. Roy), a revolutionary, political theorist, and prominent international communist leader.
- He was one of the founders of the communist movement in India and also played a role in the Comintern (Communist International).
- The CPI was officially formed in Tashkent (then in Soviet Union, now in Uzbekistan) in 1920, and its activities began in India around 1921.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (A) Hiren Mukherjee – Was a later member and leader in CPI, but not the founder.
- (B) S.M. Joshi – Was a socialist and freedom fighter, but associated more with the Praja Socialist Party, not the founding of CPI.
- (D) R.C. Dutt – Was an Indian economist and civil servant, active in the late 19th century; not connected with CPI.
So, the Communist Party of India was founded by M.N. Roy.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Communist Party of India (CPI) was founded in 1921 by Manabendra Nath Roy (M.N. Roy), a revolutionary, political theorist, and prominent international communist leader.
- He was one of the founders of the communist movement in India and also played a role in the Comintern (Communist International).
- The CPI was officially formed in Tashkent (then in Soviet Union, now in Uzbekistan) in 1920, and its activities began in India around 1921.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (A) Hiren Mukherjee – Was a later member and leader in CPI, but not the founder.
- (B) S.M. Joshi – Was a socialist and freedom fighter, but associated more with the Praja Socialist Party, not the founding of CPI.
- (D) R.C. Dutt – Was an Indian economist and civil servant, active in the late 19th century; not connected with CPI.
So, the Communist Party of India was founded by M.N. Roy.