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Who said, “At the stroke of midnight, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom”?
The "Tryst with Destiny" speech captured the collective hope and solemnity of a nation emerging from centuries of foreign rule. Nehru spoke of the long-suppressed "soul of a nation" finally finding utterance. He reminded the newly independent citizens that while the struggle for freedom was over, thRead more
The “Tryst with Destiny” speech captured the collective hope and solemnity of a nation emerging from centuries of foreign rule. Nehru spoke of the long-suppressed “soul of a nation” finally finding utterance. He reminded the newly independent citizens that while the struggle for freedom was over, the task of building a modern, secular and prosperous India—the “service of India”—was just beginning. The speech successfully unified the diverse people of India under a shared vision of progress, justice and humanity, setting the tone for India’s post-colonial journey.
See lessWhose statement is “Who lives if India dies”?
By asking "Who lives if India dies?", Nehru highlighted the existential necessity of national integrity. He argued that the future of every Indian citizen was intrinsically linked to the stability and prosperity of the motherland. At a time when the country was being torn apart by partition and commRead more
By asking “Who lives if India dies?”, Nehru highlighted the existential necessity of national integrity. He argued that the future of every Indian citizen was intrinsically linked to the stability and prosperity of the motherland. At a time when the country was being torn apart by partition and communal riots, this slogan served as a powerful reminder that if the nation collapsed into chaos, no individual or community could thrive. It became a rallying cry for the difficult nation-building years that followed, emphasizing the collective duty of all Indians to preserve their hard-won freedom.
See lessWho was the Viceroy of India when the Cripps Mission came to India? (A) Lord Linlithgow (B) Lord Wellesley (C) Lord Willingdon (D) Lord Amherst
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British War Cabinet under pressure from the USA and China. Linlithgow, however, remained skeptical of granting real power to Indians and did little to facilitate a compromise between Cripps and the Indian leaders. When the mission failed due to its refusal to grantRead more
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British War Cabinet under pressure from the USA and China. Linlithgow, however, remained skeptical of granting real power to Indians and did little to facilitate a compromise between Cripps and the Indian leaders. When the mission failed due to its refusal to grant immediate cabinet responsibility, Linlithgow responded to the subsequent “Quit India” call with massive repression, arresting the entire Congress leadership. His term is seen as one of the most contentious periods of the British Raj, marked by deadlock and the tragic Bengal Famine of 1943.
See lessHow many times did Gandhiji become the President of the Indian National Congress?
The Belgaum session was unique because Gandhi sought to unify the fractured Congress after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Although he was the undisputed leader of the freedom struggle, he preferred to work behind the scenes or through his "constructive program" rather than holding oRead more
The Belgaum session was unique because Gandhi sought to unify the fractured Congress after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Although he was the undisputed leader of the freedom struggle, he preferred to work behind the scenes or through his “constructive program” rather than holding official party titles. By serving as President for only one year, he signaled that leadership should be rotational and that his authority did not depend on a title. After 1924, he never held the presidency again, though he continued to be the “dictator” (chief strategist) for all major mass movements.
See lessWho gave the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’?
Bhagat Singh chose this slogan to replace communal or regional war cries, aiming for a secular and socialist revolutionary ideal. It signified a call for a total change in the social, economic and political order, not just the expulsion of the British. The slogan became so infectious that it was adoRead more
Bhagat Singh chose this slogan to replace communal or regional war cries, aiming for a secular and socialist revolutionary ideal. It signified a call for a total change in the social, economic and political order, not just the expulsion of the British. The slogan became so infectious that it was adopted by the Congress and common citizens alike during the later stages of the freedom struggle. Even today, “Inquilab Zindabad” remains the most recognized slogan in Indian political activism, symbolizing the eternal struggle for justice and systemic change.
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