Q. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well- known for?
(a) Running the secret Congress radio in the wake of Quit India movement.
(b) Participating in the second round table conference.
(c) Leading a contingent of Indian national army.
(d) Assisting in the formation of Interim government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Ans: (a) Running the secret Congress radio in the wake of Quit India movement.
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Running the secret Congress radio in the wake of Quit India movement. Usha Mehta is well-known for her role in running the secret Congress radio during the Quit India movement in 1942. The Quit India movement was a major civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress against British rule. Usha Mehta, along with her associates, set up an underground radio station called the “Congress Radio” to broadcast nationalist messages and updates on the movement. This radio played a crucial role in disseminating information and inspiring the masses during the movement. Usha Mehta’s contribution to the Indian freedom struggle through her involvement in the secret Congress radio is widely recognized.
