The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
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- Arevolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San FranciscoCorrect
- Bnationalist organization operating from Singapore
- Cmilitant organization with headquarters at Berlin
- Dcommunist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
Explanation
The Ghadr (Ghadar) Party was a revolutionary organization founded by Indian immigrants, largely Sikhs, in the United States and Canada. It was established in 1913 with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India through armed revolution.
Key characteristics of the Ghadr Party:
**Headquarters:** Its headquarters were established in San Francisco, USA.
**Leadership:** Prominent leaders included Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, and others.
**Ideology:** It advocated for complete independence from British rule and adopted a secular and democratic approach.
**Activities:** The party published a newspaper called 'Ghadar' (meaning 'revolt' or 'mutiny') which propagated revolutionary ideas and called upon Indians to rise against British rule. They also attempted to incite mutiny among Indian soldiers.
Therefore, the correct description is that it was a revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.

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