Question

Swadeshi Vrath- the Marathi drama was written by?
A. Sanjeev Rao
B. Umabai Kundapura
C. Hardekar
D. Tungabai

Answer 1

Hint: This drama was written to promote the idea of ‘Swadeshi Movement‘ among the masses in a simple way. Since dramatics always intrigued people with the help of interesting characters and stories, it was used to attract large masses of people from all aspects of life.

Complete answer:
Umabai Kundapura was the writer of the Marathi drama – Swadeshi Vrath. It was used to carry forward the meaning and significance of the Swadeshi movement and to get the masses in its favor.
She was born to Golikere Krishnarya her father and Tungabai her mother. She was married to an active participant of the freedom movement - Sanjeev Rao and with him, she also took part in it. She would wear Khadi and spread the message of ‘Swadeshi’ to encourage the masses to use goods made by Indian people and to boycott foreign goods.
Umabai supported her father-in-law Ananda Rao Kundapur in the process of educating women. They started educating women in their institutions named as - Gaundevi Mahila Samaj in Mumbai and Tilak Kanya Shala in Hubli.

So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: She came forward to lead the Hindustani Seva Dal -women’s wing.
She would also help freedom fighters and volunteers by providing them shelter during tough times when people, especially women would get arrested for taking part in famous movements like – no tax campaign, no salt campaign Quit India movement, etc.
She gained Mahatma Gandhi’s trust and was made to be ahead of the Kasturba Trust in its Karnataka branch. She soon became a household name in Karnataka.
She even refused the Tamra-Patra award that was given to the freedom fighter who fought as front line soldiers along with the national and state pensions; and also denied any political posts just to remain as a worker and keep helping people.