Women Freedom Fighters — Set 10
National Movement · महिला स्वतंत्रता सेनानी · Questions 91–100 of 125
Annie Besant came to India in which year and settled permanently to work for Indian interests?
Correct Answer: C. 1893
Annie Besant came to India in 1893 and settled in Adyar, Madras to work for the Theosophical Society and Indian interests. She became deeply interested in Hindu culture and philosophy. She established the Central Hindu College at Varanasi in 1898, which later became Banaras Hindu University. Her commitment to India deepened over the decades and she founded the Home Rule League in 1916.
Sarojini Naidu's poetic title 'Nightingale of India' was given to her by which leader?
Correct Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi gave Sarojini Naidu the title 'Nightingale of India' (Bharat Kokila) in recognition of her exceptional poetic talent and the lyrical quality of her poetry. Her poems were characterized by rich imagery, musical quality, and themes drawn from Indian life and culture. She was also known for her eloquence as a public speaker. She worked closely with Gandhi in multiple independence campaigns.
Begum Hazrat Mahal raised the rebel forces in Lucknow under the name of her minor son. What was his name?
Correct Answer: A. Birjis Qadr
Begum Hazrat Mahal proclaimed her minor son Birjis Qadr as the new Nawab of Awadh and raised rebel forces in his name to fight the British during the 1857 revolt. This gave legitimacy to the resistance movement in Lucknow. She organized the defense of Lucknow and maintained the rebellion for several months. After the revolt collapsed she fled to Nepal with Birjis Qadr.
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal received which civilian award in recognition of her lifetime contribution to India?
Correct Answer: C. Padma Vibhushan
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal received the Padma Vibhushan in 1998 for her distinguished services to the nation through the INA, her medical career, and social work. She had commanded the Rani of Jhansi Regiment of the INA during the Second World War. After independence she ran a free clinic in Kanpur for the poor. She was nominated as presidential candidate by Left parties in 2002.
Kasturba Gandhi's original name before marriage was?
Correct Answer: A. Kastur Kapadia
Kasturba Gandhi was born Kastur Kapadia in 1869 in Porbandar to a merchant family. She married Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (later known as Mahatma Gandhi) in 1882 in a childhood marriage arranged by their families. She initially resisted Gandhi's strict lifestyle but gradually became a devoted partner in his social and political work. She is remembered as 'Ba' (Mother) by many Indians.
Which Indian state celebrates Kittur Utsav (Kittur Festival) to honor Kittur Chennamma's memory?
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
Karnataka celebrates Kittur Utsav (Kittur Festival) on October 23 every year in honor of Queen Kittur Chennamma's rebellion against the British in 1824. Kittur is located in present-day Belagavi district of Karnataka. The festival celebrates her courage and sacrifice in defending her kingdom's sovereignty. A statue of Kittur Chennamma stands in front of the Parliament building in New Delhi.
Sucheta Kripalani addressed the Constituent Assembly session in which language during the drafting of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Both English and Hindi
Sucheta Kripalani participated in the Constituent Assembly debates speaking in both English and Hindi, making notable contributions to discussions on women's rights and fundamental freedoms. She was one of the 15 women members of the 299-member Constituent Assembly. She sang Vande Mataram at the midnight independence ceremony on August 14-15, 1947. She later became India's first woman Chief Minister as CM of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.
Bhikaji Cama's flag unfurled at Stuttgart in 1907 is considered the precursor to which modern Indian symbol?
Correct Answer: C. National Flag of India
Bhikaji Cama's flag unfurled at Stuttgart in 1907 is considered an early precursor to the National Flag of India as it was one of the first attempts to create a unified Indian national symbol. The flag had green, saffron, and red stripes with the Vande Mataram slogan and a crescent and sun. While the design differed from the final tricolor, the act of creating and displaying an Indian flag internationally was historically significant.
Muthulakshmi Reddi's Adyar Cancer Institute was established in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Chennai (Madras)
Muthulakshmi Reddi established the Cancer Institute at Adyar in Chennai (Madras) in 1952, which became one of India's premier cancer treatment and research centers. She was motivated by witnessing the suffering of cancer patients who lacked access to proper treatment. The institute provides affordable treatment to thousands of patients annually. She received the Padma Bhushan in 1956 for her service to the nation.
Aruna Asaf Ali was associated with which left-leaning political ideology after independence?
Correct Answer: B. Democratic socialism and communist sympathies
Aruna Asaf Ali aligned herself with democratic socialism and had sympathies with the communist movement after independence, working with the Communist Party of India for a period. She founded and edited the journal 'Link' and later 'Patriot.' She was the first Mayor of Delhi in 1958. Despite her left-leaning politics she remained committed to national unity and secular values throughout her life.