Chandra Shekhar Azad, a revolutionary leader, was born in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

Jhabua
Indore
Bhopal
Gwalior

The correct answer is D. Gwalior.

Chandra Shekhar Azad was born on July 23, 1906, in Bhabra village, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. He was a revolutionary leader who fought against the British Raj. He was also a member of the Hindustan Republican Association. He was killed in an encounter with the British police on February 27, 1931.

Azad was born into a Hindu family. His father, Pandit Sitaram Tiwari, was a Sanskrit scholar. His mother, Jwala Devi, was a devout Hindu. Azad had two brothers and one sister.

Azad was a bright student. He studied at the Government High School in Gwalior. He was also a good athlete. He was interested in Indian history and culture. He was also interested in politics.

In 1921, Azad joined the Non-Cooperation Movement. He was arrested and imprisoned for six months. After his release, he joined the Hindustan Republican Association. He became a close associate of Bhagat Singh.

Azad was a brave and fearless revolutionary. He was also a skilled orator and writer. He was a popular figure among the youth. He was known as “Azad” because he never surrendered to the British.

Azad was killed in an encounter with the British police on February 27, 1931. He was 24 years old. He is remembered as one of the greatest freedom fighters of India.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Jhabua is a district in Madhya Pradesh, but Chandra Shekhar Azad was not born there.
  • Indore is a city in Madhya Pradesh, but Chandra Shekhar Azad was not born there.
  • Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh, but Chandra Shekhar Azad was not born there.