Q. In 1928 a Congress women’s volunteer corps raised by SC Bose marched on the streets of Calcutta in full uniform. Who was the leader?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Suniti Ghosh
(c) Col Latika Ghosh
(d) Laxmi Bai
Ans: (c) Col Latika Ghosh
Explanation:
Colonel Latika Ghosh, also known as Captain Latika Ghosh, was a prominent leader who organized the Congress women’s volunteer corps during the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1928. She played a significant role in mobilizing women and encouraging their active participation in the freedom struggle. Latika Ghosh, along with her women’s corps, participated in various protests and demonstrations, including the famous Salt Satyagraha, to challenge British colonial rule in India. Her leadership and commitment to the cause of Indian independence made her a notable figure during the freedom struggle.
