Q1. The Soviet Socialist Revolution on October is celebrated every year on November 7 because
(a) Lenin’s birthday falls on this date
(b) Russia’s victory over Germany coincides with this date
(c) The Provisional Government formed after the collapse of Czarist Government was overthrown on this day in 1917
(d) None of the above
(UPSC Prelims 1985)
Answer: (c) The Provisional Government formed after the collapse of Czarist Government was overthrown on this day in 1917
Explanation: The October Revolution occurred on October 25, 1917 (Julian calendar), which corresponds to November 7 in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the Bolsheviks overthrew the Provisional Government, marking the start of Soviet rule.