PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous slogan "Do or Die" (Karo Ya Maro) during his speech at the launch of the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942. The speech was delivered at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now known as August Kranti Maidan) during a meeting of the All India Congress Committee. The slogan meant that Indians must resolve to either free India from British rule or die in the attempt.
Key Points
- > The 'Do or Die' slogan is associated with the Quit India Movement.
- > It was delivered by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942.
- > Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay is now known as August Kranti Maidan.
- > The Quit India Movement is also referred to as the August Movement.
- > The actual term 'Quit India' was coined by Yusuf Meherally.
- > British launched 'Operation Zero Hour' on August 9, 1942, to arrest top Congress leaders.
Additional Information
Famous Slogans of the Freedom Struggle
| Slogan | Leader | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Do or Die | Mahatma Gandhi | Quit India Movement (1942) |
| Inquilab Zindabad | Bhagat Singh (Coined by Hasrat Mohani) | Revolutionary Struggle |
| Give me blood, I will give you freedom | Subhas Chandra Bose | Indian National Army |
| Swaraj is my birthright | Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Home Rule Movement |
| Sare Jahan Se Achha | Muhammad Iqbal | Patriotic Anthem |
Memory Tips
- Extreme Gandhi: 'Do or Die' is unique because it's a very aggressive slogan coming from Gandhi, reflecting the desperation of 1942.