Women Freedom Fighters — Set 13
National Movement · महिला स्वतंत्रता सेनानी · Questions 121–125 of 125
Matangini Hazra's statue stands prominently in front of which building in Tamluk as a tribute to her martyrdom?
Correct Answer: B. Tamluk Collectorate (District Magistrate's office)
A statue of Matangini Hazra stands prominently in front of the Tamluk Collectorate (District Magistrate's office) in Midnapore district of West Bengal as a tribute to her martyrdom. She was shot dead on September 29, 1942 while leading a procession towards the police station. Her sacrifice during the Quit India Movement at the age of 73 is legendary. She is celebrated as 'Gandhi Buri' (Old Lady Gandhi) in Bengal's freedom movement history.
Annie Besant's newspaper 'New India' was used to campaign for which cause?
Correct Answer: B. Indian Home Rule and self-government
Annie Besant's newspaper 'New India' was used extensively to campaign for Indian Home Rule and self-government within the British Empire. Through this paper she publicized the activities of her Home Rule League founded in 1916. The British authorities found her writings subversive and interned her in 1917. Her internment actually strengthened the Home Rule movement as it generated widespread public sympathy.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit received which honor as a tribute to her diplomatic and public service career?
Correct Answer: C. Padma Vibhushan
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in recognition of her distinguished diplomatic and public service career. She served as India's Ambassador to three major countries (USSR, USA, UK) and was the first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly in 1953. She had been imprisoned three times during the freedom movement. She was the sister of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Usha Mehta said her motivation for running the underground radio came from whose teachings?
Correct Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
Usha Mehta stated that her motivation for running the Congress Radio during the Quit India Movement came from Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of non-violent resistance and sacrifice for independence. She was deeply committed to Gandhian values throughout her life. Her broadcasts during the Quit India Movement helped keep the movement alive when all major leaders had been arrested. She was recognized for her bravery with the Padma Vibhushan in 1998.
Which prominent Indian women's freedom fighter later became associated with drafting the Hindu Code Bill that modernized Hindu personal law?
Correct Answer: B. Durgabai Deshmukh
Durgabai Deshmukh was associated with efforts to modernize Hindu personal law through the Hindu Code Bill as a member of the Constituent Assembly and Parliament. She advocated strongly for women's equal rights in matters of marriage, inheritance, and property. She was a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution and fought for inclusion of women's rights provisions. She received the Padma Vibhushan in 1975.