QUESTION-WISE · PRELIMS 2011 · Q697

Modern History · Prelims 2011 Q697

With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:

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World War II, INA & Quit India Underground Movement Answer A

The question

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With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:

Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement

Participating in the Second Round Table Conference

Leading a contingent of Indian National Army

Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Source: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011. Syllabus tags and explanation are GyanGram editorial joins for learning—not official UPSC metadata.

Answer

Correct option A

• Correct Answer: A
• Usha Mehta is renowned for running the secret Congress Radio (Azad Radio) during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
• She broadcast uncensored news and Gandhi's messages when the press was gagged.
• She did not participate in the Round Table Conference, lead INA, or form the Interim Government.

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