Women Freedom Fighters — Set 9
National Movement · महिला स्वतंत्रता सेनानी · Questions 81–90 of 125
Bhikaji Cama was known by what descriptive title for her role in the Indian revolutionary movement?
Correct Answer: B. Mother of Indian Revolution
Bhikaji Cama is known as the 'Mother of Indian Revolution' for her tireless work from exile in Europe to promote Indian independence on the international stage. She unfurled the Indian flag at Stuttgart in 1907, published revolutionary literature, and connected Indian revolutionaries with international socialist movements. She inspired generations of freedom fighters both in India and abroad.
Kasturba Gandhi participated in which of Gandhi's early Satyagrahas in South Africa that led to her imprisonment?
Correct Answer: C. Women's passive resistance movement against the Asiatic Registration Act
Kasturba Gandhi participated in the women's passive resistance movement against the Asiatic Registration Act (Black Act) in South Africa, for which she was imprisoned in 1913. This act of courage inspired many Indian women in South Africa to join the resistance. Her imprisonment generated significant sympathy in India for the plight of Indians in South Africa. This experience strengthened her commitment to the independence movement.
Rani Gaidinliu belonged to which community of Northeast India?
Correct Answer: B. Naga (Zeliangrong Naga)
Rani Gaidinliu belonged to the Zeliangrong Naga community, a tribal group inhabiting parts of present-day Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam. She became a follower and later the leader of the Heraka religious revival movement founded by Haipou Jadonang. After Jadonang's execution by the British in 1931, she became the leader of the movement. She is venerated as a prophetess and heroine among the Zeliangrong Naga people.
Which freedom fighter later participated in the 1971 Presidential election contest against V. V. Giri?
Correct Answer: B. Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal was nominated as the Presidential candidate by the Left parties for the 2002 Presidential election (not 1971 — she contested in 2002 against A. P. J. Abdul Kalam). She received about 107,000 votes. Her candidature was widely respected for her lifetime of service to the nation through the INA, her medical career, and her social work. She lost to A. P. J. Abdul Kalam but was honored for her participation.
Savitribai Phule wrote poetry in the Marathi language. Which of her poetry collections praised the importance of education?
Correct Answer: A. Kavya Phule
Savitribai Phule wrote 'Kavya Phule' (Poetic Flowers), her first poetry collection published in 1854, which praised the importance of education and criticized social inequalities. Her second collection 'Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar' was published in 1892. She wrote in Marathi and her poems encouraged women and lower castes to seek education. She is considered the first Marathi woman poet to write in a modern social reform tradition.
Durgabai Deshmukh served as the first Chairman of which important government body after independence?
Correct Answer: B. Central Social Welfare Board
Durgabai Deshmukh served as the first Chairman of the Central Social Welfare Board after independence, working to improve the welfare of women, children, and disadvantaged sections of society. She used this position to build a nationwide network of women's organizations and welfare services. She had earlier founded the Andhra Mahila Sabha in 1926. She received the Padma Vibhushan in 1975.
Kalpana Datta was sentenced to which punishment after her arrest in 1933?
Correct Answer: B. Transportation for life (later commuted to 12 years)
Kalpana Datta was sentenced to transportation for life (transportation meant exile to the Andamans) in 1933 for her involvement in revolutionary activities, a sentence that was later commuted to 12 years imprisonment. She was tried along with Surya Sen (Masterda) in the Chittagong Armoury Raid supplementary case. She was released in 1939 under a general amnesty. She later joined the Communist Party of India.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit also served as Governor of which Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit served as Governor of Maharashtra (1962-1964) after her distinguished diplomatic career. She also served as Governor of Bombay State (1962). Earlier she had served as India's Ambassador to the USSR, USA, and UK. She was the first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly in 1953. She was a member of the Lok Sabha from 1964 to 1968.
Ramabai Ranade's husband Justice Ranade was a co-founder of which social reform organization?
Correct Answer: C. Prarthana Samaj
Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade was a co-founder of the Prarthana Samaj, a social and religious reform movement in Maharashtra that advocated monotheism and opposed caste discrimination. He was also a founding member of the Indian National Congress. His wife Ramabai Ranade was deeply inspired by his reform work and continued it after his death. She established the Seva Sadan in 1909 to support and educate women.
Matangini Hazra was first imprisoned during which movement?
Correct Answer: B. Civil Disobedience Movement 1930
Matangini Hazra was first imprisoned during the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 for participating in nationalist activities in Tamluk, Bengal. She participated in salt satyagraha marches and was arrested. She was again involved in the Individual Satyagraha in 1940. She made her ultimate sacrifice during the Quit India Movement of 1942 when she was shot dead while leading a procession in Tamluk at the age of 73.