Question
Download Solution PDFGandhiji delivered the famous 'Do or Die’ speech on ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 8 August 1942.
- Quit India Movement started on 8 August 1942 from Gowalia Tank Maidan, also known as August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.
- At the August Kranti Maidan, Mahatma Gandhi delivered his famous "do or die" speech, which marked the beginning of the Quit India Movement.
Important Points
- Aruna Asaf Ali, popularly known as the 'Grand Old Lady' of the independence movement, is known for hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement.
- The slogan 'Quit India' was coined by Yusuf Meherli, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as the Mayor of Mumbai.
- Meherali also coined the slogan "Simon go back".
Additional Information
- List of some of the Indian National Movements:
- Indian National Congress Founded - 28 December 1885
- Swadeshi and Boycott Resolution - 1905
- Muslim League Founded - 1906
- Gadhar Movement -1913
- Home Rule Movement - April 1916
- Champaran Satyagraha - 1917
- Kheda Satyagraha - 1918
- Ahmedabad Mill Strike - 1918
- Rowlatt Act Satyagraha - February 1919
- Non-Cooperation Movement - 1920
- Civil Disobedience movement - 1930
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