Slogans & Quotes — Set 2

Correct Answer: D. Subhash Chandra Bose

• **Subhash Chandra Bose** = gave this slogan while leading the Indian National Army (INA) from Singapore. • **1943** — he issued this call to the INA to march towards Delhi and overthrow British rule. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mahatma Gandhi]: was associated with the 'Do or Die' slogan during the Quit India Movement; [Dadabhai Naoroji]: known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and for his 'Drain of Wealth' theory; [Lala Lajpat Rai]: known as 'Punjab Kesari', associated with protests against the Simon Commission.

Correct Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru

• **Jawaharlal Nehru** = used this phrase to emphasize the importance of hard work for the nation's development. • **1947-1964** — he used this slogan throughout his tenure as India's first Prime Minister, encouraging productivity in the newly independent nation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sardar Patel]: known as the 'Iron Man of India' for integrating princely states; [Lal Bahadur Shastri]: coined the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'; [B.R. Ambedkar]: was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

Correct Answer: C. Ram Prasad Bismil

• **Ram Prasad Bismil** = a revolutionary and poet, used these lines to express the desire for sacrifice. • **1927** — the year he was executed, solidifying his legacy with this powerful poem as a symbol of revolutionary sacrifice. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bhagat Singh]: popularized 'Inquilab Zindabad' and was executed in the Lahore Conspiracy case; [Ashfaqulla Khan]: a revolutionary executed alongside Bismil for the Kakori Conspiracy; [Chandrashekhar Azad]: a revolutionary associated with the HSRA, who died in Alfred Park.

Correct Answer: D. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

• **Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay** = wrote this hymn in his novel 'Anandamath'. • **1882** — the year his novel 'Anandamath' was published, containing the song that became a rallying cry for nationalists. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rabindranath Tagore]: composed 'Jana Gana Mana', India's national anthem; [Sri Aurobindo]: a nationalist and philosopher; [Sarojini Naidu]: known as the 'Nightingale of India' and was the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress.

Correct Answer: A. Lala Lajpat Rai

• **Lala Lajpat Rai** = said this after being brutally beaten during a protest against the Simon Commission. • **October 30, 1928** — the day he was fatally injured during the protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bhagat Singh]: a revolutionary executed in 1931 for the Lahore Conspiracy Case; [Madan Lal Dhingra]: an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Curzon Wyllie in London; [Kartar Singh Sarabha]: a young revolutionary involved in the Ghadar Movement.

Correct Answer: C. Yusuf Meherally

• **Yusuf Meherally** = He coined the phrase 'Simon Go Back' during protests against the all-British commission. • **1928** — This was the year the Simon Commission arrived in India, leading to widespread protests and the slogan. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mahatma Gandhi: Led various non-cooperation movements but did not coin this specific slogan; Lala Lajpat Rai: Protested against the Simon Commission but Meherally coined the slogan; Sardar Patel: Known for the Bardoli Satyagraha and integration of princely states, not this slogan.

Correct Answer: C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• **Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel** = He emphasized the balance between rights and duties for national unity, advocating a strong, unified India. • **'Iron Man of India'** — This title reflects his strong will and crucial role in the integration of princely states into India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jawaharlal Nehru: India's first Prime Minister, known for his vision of modern India but not this specific quote; B.R. Ambedkar: Chief architect of the Indian Constitution, focused on social justice and equality; Dr. Rajendra Prasad: First President of India, respected for his statesmanship.

Correct Answer: A. Indira Gandhi

• **Indira Gandhi** = She introduced the slogan 'Garebi Hatao' to address social inequality and economic distress in India. • **1971** — The year this slogan was introduced during her election campaign, leading to a significant victory for her party. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jawaharlal Nehru: Her father and first Prime Minister, focused on industrialization and non-alignment; Morarji Desai: Served as Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi, advocating for economic reforms; Charan Singh: Briefly served as Prime Minister, known for his focus on agricultural policies.

Correct Answer: D. Swami Vivekananda

• **Swami Vivekananda** = He gave this inspiring call, based on the Katha Upanishad, to motivate people towards achieving their goals. • **1893** — The year he represented India at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, gaining international recognition. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mahatma Gandhi: Known for non-violent resistance and truth; Dayananda Saraswati: Founder of Arya Samaj, promoted Vedic values; Sri Aurobindo: Philosopher, yogi, guru, poet, and Indian nationalist, developed 'Integral Yoga'.

Correct Answer: C. Madan Mohan Malaviya

• **Madan Mohan Malaviya** = He is credited with popularizing the Vedic phrase 'Satyameva Jayate', which is now on the Indian emblem. • **1916** — The year he founded the Banaras Hindu University, a prominent educational institution. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mahatma Gandhi: Championed truth and non-violence but did not popularize this specific phrase for the emblem; Jawaharlal Nehru: First Prime Minister, deeply involved in shaping modern India; Rabindranath Tagore: Nobel laureate, composed the national anthem.