Who is properly known as the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of the Independence Movement?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Aruna Asaf Ali.
Aruna Asaf Ali is popularly known as the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of the Indian Independence Movement for her fearless role in India’s struggle for freedom. She gained national prominence during the Quit India Movement in 1942, when she defiantly hoisted the Indian National Flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai, despite the absence of top Congress leaders. Aruna Asaf Ali was a committed freedom fighter, social reformer, and later a political activist associated with socialist and communist ideologies. For her contributions, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna (posthumously) and the International Lenin Peace Prize, honoring her lifelong dedication to India’s freedom.