Test: Russian Revolution - UPSC MCQ

Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution? a) Vladimir Lenin b) Joseph Stalin c) Leon Trotsky d) Nikita Khrushchev

The Russian Revolution occurred between 1917 and 1922, starting with the February Revolution in 1917 and culminating in the victory of the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution.

The February Revolution of 1917 resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the end of the Romanov dynasty in Russia.

The main slogan of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution was "Peace, Land, Bread," which resonated with the common people's aspirations for an end to the war, land reforms, and access to basic necessities.

Leon Trotsky was a key figure in the Bolshevik Party and played a crucial role in leading and organizing the Red Army during the Russian Civil War.

The White Party, also known as the White Army, was the main opposition to the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. The White Army comprised various anti-Bolshevik factions.

The Russian Civil War ended with the victory of the Red Army, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union in 1922.

The official end of the Russian Revolution was marked by the adoption of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1921, which allowed for limited private enterprise and economic reforms in the country.

Joseph Stalin succeeded Vladimir Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death in 1924.

The Russian Revolution had far-reaching consequences on the global stage. It inspired communist movements in various countries, triggered social and political changes in Europe, and encouraged anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa.