Q. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who among the following proposed that Swaraj should be defined as complete independence free from all foreign control?
(a) Mazharul Haque
(b) Maulana Hasrat Mohani
(c) Hakim Ajmal Khan
(d) Abul Kalam Azad
Ans: (b) Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Maulana Hasrat Mohani.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani, a prominent leader and poet during the Indian Freedom Struggle, proposed that Swaraj (self-rule) should be defined as complete independence free from all foreign control. He was a vocal advocate for complete independence from British colonial rule and played an active role in various nationalist movements.
Mazharul Haque was a prominent politician and freedom fighter, but he did not specifically propose defining Swaraj as complete independence.
Hakim Ajmal Khan was a noted physician and political leader who played a significant role in the Khilafat Movement and the Indian National Congress, but he did not propose defining Swaraj in the mentioned manner.
Abul Kalam Azad, another prominent leader of the Indian Freedom Struggle, was associated with the Indian National Congress and advocated for independence, but he did not propose this specific definition of Swaraj.
Therefore, the correct answer is Maulana Hasrat Mohani (option b).
