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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Modern History Chapter: Towards Freedom And Partition (1939-1947)

2011 PYQ

Question 16

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

Choose one answer ARunning the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement BParticipating in the Second Round Table Conference CLeading a contingent of Indian National Army DAssisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A Explanation: During the Quit India movement of 1942, Usha Mehta helped operate an underground Congress Radio network that broadcast nationalist news despite British censorship. Option-wise Analysis: A: Correct - clandestine Congress Radio was her notable contribution. B: Incorrect - She was not chiefly associated with the Second Round Table Conference. C: Incorrect - She did not command an INA military contingent. D: Incorrect - Organising the 1946 Interim Government was not her historic role.

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