INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements:

1. Madam Bhikaji Cama began the journal ‘Inquilab’ to spread her revolutionary thought.

2. Aruna Asaf Ali unfurled the National Flag in Bombay to signify the commencement of the Quit India Movement.

3. Durgabai Deshmukh founded the Andhra Mahilasabha for welfare of women.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The ‘Inquilab’ was a monthly journal of Congress. Aruna Asaf Ali was the Editor of this journal.

Statement 2 is correct: Aruna Asaf Ali participated in public processions during the Salt Satyagraha. She was arrested on the charge that she was a vagrant and hence not released in 1931 under the Gandhi-Irwin Pact which stipulated release of all political prisoners. On 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution at the Bombay session. The government responded by arresting the major leaders and all members of the Congress Working Committee and thus tried to pre-empt the movement from success.Young Aruna Asaf Ali presided over the remainder of the session on 9 August and hoisted the Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan.

Statement 3 is correct: Durgabai Deshmukh was a believer of Women’s Empowerment and founded Andhra Mahila Sabha to meet social, cultural and educational needs of women. She was a freedom fighter and disciple of Gandhiji.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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