Question

At which place did Aruna Asaf Ali fearlessly hoist the flag of Indian independence on 9th August 1942?

• A. Red Fort, Delhi
• B. Residency Complex, Lucknow
• C. Cellular Jail, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• D. Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay

Aruna Asaf Ali fearlessly hoisted the flag of Indian independence at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay on August 9, 1942. Aruna Asaf Ali, also known as the "Grand Old Lady" of India's independence movement, was a fearless and independent revolutionary Leftist who took the lead during the Quit India Movement in 1942. She is known for her iconic act of hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai during the movement.