Gandhi on Women's Contributions to Indian Freedom Struggle

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What did Gandhiji highlight about the women of India during the freedom struggle?

  • Their heroic part in the freedom struggle (correct)
  • Their support for the Indian National Congress
  • Their opposition to the British government
  • Their lack of participation in public life

What was the occasion where Gandhiji addressed the Women's India Council?

  • A protest rally against the British government
  • A seminar on women empowerment
  • A press conference at the India Gate
  • A meeting at Morley College Hall (correct)

What happened to the people in charge of organisations during the freedom struggle?

  • They were rewarded by the British government
  • They were exiled to remote areas
  • They were given amnesty
  • They were put into prison (correct)

What did women do when organisations were declared illegal?

<p>They came to the forefront and filled the jails (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of Gandhiji's address to the Women's India Council?

<p>Appreciative of women's contributions to the freedom struggle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Gandhi's Address to Women's India Council

  • Gandhiji addressed the Women's India Council at Morley College Hall in response to requests from various women's organisations.
  • He corrected misconceptions about Indian women and highlighted their significant role in the freedom struggle.
  • Gandhiji emphasized that women faced no obstacles in participating in public life.
  • During the freedom struggle, women took charge and filled the jails when men's organisations were declared illegal and leaders were imprisoned.

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