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Which of the following describes the role of Aruna Asaf Ali in Indian history?

1. She was elected as India's first female judge.
2. She hoisted the Indian flag during the Quit India Movement.
3. She led a military regiment during the 1857 revolt.
4. She participated in drafting the Constitution.

Correct answer: She hoisted the Indian flag during the Quit India Movement.

Solution

Aruna Asaf Ali is best known for hoisting the Indian National Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement in 1942. This act made her a celebrated figure in India’s freedom struggle.

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