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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q.12AnalyzeGS1GS1

The Quit India movement was a people's movement cutting across the class divide but it was the women's leadership that lifted the class mark. Analyze.

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Introduction

The Quit India movement was a people's movement cutting across the class divide but it was the women leadership that lifted the class mark.

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Main Body

The Quit India movement was a people's movement cutting across the class divide but it was the women leadership that lifted the class mark. Analyze.

QIM was launched on August 8, 1942 from Gowalia tank in Mumbai' & saw widespread participation of all sections including women.

Role of women in QIM:

1Matangin Hazareg: From West Bengal. Also known as "Bushi Gandhi" participated & faced suppression.

(A) Kamaklata Baruq: from Assam. She was a leading volunteer of Nariyu Vahini.

(B) Bhogeshuari phukarani: (Assam) inspired other women to join QIM.

4Sucheta kuplani: She founded "All India mahila Congress" & protested against govt in 1942.

(E) Underground activities:

4 Giving shelter to revolutionaries

4 Running secret underground Radio by "Usha Mehta"

6Arung Bad Ali: She hoisted Congress flag at Gowalia's tank.
7it was most liberating experience for women.

(B) Extent: from almost all caste, religion the women participated

QIM witnessed the true "Naryp Shakti" of India's and ultimately led to Independence.

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Conclusion

QIM witnessed the true "Naryp Shakti" of India's and ultimately led to Independence.

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  • Specific examples of women leaders provided
  • Clear categorization
  • Good historical context
  • Multiple examples of women leaders across regions
  • Mentions diverse activities (underground, public)
  • Good conclusion tying to national struggle

Topper

Abhishek Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

Quit India Movement and women's participation

Role of women leaders in the Quit India Movement

Writing Stats

199

Total words

3

Paragraphs

formal, analytical

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