Question

Who gave the call ‘Do or Die’ ?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. Subhash Bose

Answer 1

Hint: He was a Native American lawyer, anticolonial nationalist, political ethicist and a successful campaign for the independence of India from Britain, using non-violent resistance to shape civil rights and freedom movements around the world. He was the leader of the non-violent independence movement against British rule in India and who supported the civil rights of Indians in South Africa.

Complete Answer:
Option A. Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru was India's first prime minister. In 1990, during Salt Satyagraha, he wrote these lines in the journal "Young India". Nehru played a big part in India's independence.
- In a straightforward way, he provoked the minds of young people with simpler terms.
- During the non-violence movement, his slogan "Who lives if India dies; who dies if India lives?" was popular.
- He clarified the non-violent boycott of educational institutions (schools/colleges) through this slogan.
- Jawaharlal Nehru gave the call “Who lives if India dies; who dies if India lives?”. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B. Mahatma Gandhi: Quit India Day of Movement: People across India came together under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi to uproot British imperialism.In 1942, in a fiery speech in Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi made a call to the people of India to 'die or do.' Mahatma Gandhi gave the call 'do or die'. Hence, this option is correct.

Option C. Lala Lajpat Rai: Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as Punjab Kesari, was one of the leading figures in the war against British rule in India. was killed shortly following and following a chain of events, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Rajguru were hanged up to death. Prophets proved his words, 'Every blow he made on me will serve as a nail in the coffin of the British empire' as British officer, Saunders, was killed. Their martyrdom galvanized the country, and for 2 decades, British rule did not last. Lala Lajpat Rai gave the call "Every blow made upon me will act like a nail in the coffin of the British empire". Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D. Subhash Bose: Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Tumhe Ajadi Doonga's principal. (Give me blood and I'm going to give you liberty.) This iconic Netaji slogan ignited the fire of patriotism in the hearts of many Indians during the fight for the independence of the nation. These words do not fail to inspire and move us even today. Renowned for his bravery, courage and philosophy, Bose had a mystery-filled life. Also his death was a mystery that incorporated several theories of conspiracy.
- Subhash Bose gave the call “Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Tumhe Ajadi Doonga”. Hence, this option is incorrect.
- In a final drive to make the British leave, Mahatma Gandhi gave a 'do or die' call to the people of India. Hence, Option B. Mahatma Gandhi is the correct answer.

Note: A turning point in India's freedom struggle was the Quit India Movement, or Bharat Chodo Andolan.
- People across India came together to uproot British imperialism under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. In a fiery speech in Mumbai in 1942, Mahatma Gandhi gave a "do or die" call to the people of India in a final effort to make the British leave.
- Many Congress leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Abul Kalam Azad and others, along with Mahatma Gandhi, were imprisoned for sedition following the launch of the Quit India Movement.