With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:

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Correct answer: Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement. The Quit India Movement was one of the largest anti- colonial movements. It started on August 8, 1942, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. The immediate causes were the failure of Cripps mission, hardships caused during World War II and the Japanese knocking at the doors of Indian borders. Even before the movement could formally be launched all major leaders of congress were put behind the bars by the British. In this situation various secret and underground activities under the leadership to younger congress leaders kept the movement going. In this environment, Usha Mehta, a young congress leader started an underground Radio to give fuel to the movement. 121

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:

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