Quit India Movement (Part-I)

Total Questions: 36

21. The slogan ‘Do or Die’ was related with: [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Quit India
Solution:The statement is associated with the 'Quit India Movement.' On August 8, 1942, the resolution for Quit India Movement was passed with certain amendments. Gandhiji's statement was: “I am not going to be satisfied with anything short of Complete Freedom. Maybe the British Government will propose the abolition of salt tax, the drink evil, etc., but I will say, ‘nothing less than freedom.’ Here is a mantra that I give you. You may imprint it on your hearts and let every breath of yours give expression to it. The mantra is: ‘Do or Die.’ We shall either free India or die in the attempt."

22. With which one of the following movements is the slogan ‘Do or Die’ associated? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009 Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) Quit India Movement
Solution:The statement is associated with the 'Quit India Movement.' On August 8, 1942, the resolution for Quit India Movement was passed with certain amendments. Gandhiji's statement was: “I am not going to be satisfied with anything short of Complete Freedom. Maybe the British Government will propose the abolition of salt tax, the drink evil, etc., but I will say, ‘nothing less than freedom.’ Here is a mantra that I give you. You may imprint it on your hearts and let every breath of yours give expression to it. The mantra is: ‘Do or Die.’ We shall either free India or die in the attempt."

23. ‘Do or Die’ call was given by Gandhiji during: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Quit India Movement
Solution:The statement is associated with the 'Quit India Movement.' On August 8, 1942, the resolution for Quit India Movement was passed with certain amendments. Gandhiji's statement was: “I am not going to be satisfied with anything short of Complete Freedom. Maybe the British Government will propose the abolition of salt tax, the drink evil, etc., but I will say, ‘nothing less than freedom.’ Here is a mantra that I give you. You may imprint it on your hearts and let every breath of yours give expression to it. The mantra is: ‘Do or Die.’ We shall either free India or die in the attempt."

24. The Quit India Movement in 1942 witnessed significant contributions from leaders of Bihar. Which prominent Bihar leader was known as the 'Bihar Kesari' and actively participated in the Quit India Movement? [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Shri Krishna Singh
Solution:Shri Krishna Singh was also known as 'Bihar Kesari'. He was an active participant of the Quit India Movement (1942) and later became the first Chief Minister of Bihar.

25. Who of the following was the President of Indian National Congress for consecutive six years? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012 U.P. Lower Sub (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Abul Kalam Azad
Solution:Abul Kalam Azad was the President of Indian National Congress for six consecutive years.

26. Who among the following ran 'Congress Radio' during the 'Quit-India' Movement: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) Usha Mehta
Solution:During Quit India Movement, Congress Radio was secretly being broadcasted from different parts of India which could be heard up to Madras. Ram Manohar Lohia was regularly broadcasted on the radio. Usha Mehta was a valued member of the small group of Congress who managed underground Congress radio.

27. Who launched secret radio during the Quit India Movement? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Usha Mehta
Solution:During Quit India Movement, Congress Radio was secretly being broadcasted from different parts of India which could be heard up to Madras. Ram Manohar Lohia was regularly broadcasted on the radio. Usha Mehta was a valued member of the small group of Congress who managed underground Congress radio.

28. With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well known for: [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Running the Secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
Solution:During Quit India Movement, Congress Radio was secretly being broadcasted from different parts of India which could be heard up to Madras. Ram Manohar Lohia was regularly broadcasted on the radio. Usha Mehta was a valued member of the small group of Congress who managed underground Congress radio.

29. Who amongst the following made regular broadcasts on Congress Radio operated during the Quit India Movement?

Correct Answer: (c) Ram Manohar Lohia
Solution:During Quit India Movement, Congress Radio was secretly being broadcasted from different parts of India which could be heard up to Madras. Ram Manohar Lohia was regularly broadcasted on the radio. Usha Mehta was a valued member of the small group of Congress who managed underground Congress radio.

30. All India Azad Dasta at Bakri Ka Tapu was organized during the Quit India Movement by: [66th B.P.S.C. Re-Exam (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Jayprakash Narayan
Solution:All India Azad Dasta was formed by Jayprakash Narayan in the Terai region of Nepal in Bakri Ka Tapu to fight a guerrilla war against the British.