Question

Who among the following gave the slogan “Do or Die” during the Indian National Movement?

• A. Subhas Chandra Bose
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Mahatma Gandhi
• D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Hint:

Important Nationalist Slogans: \[ \text{“Do or Die”} \rightarrow \text{Mahatma Gandhi} \] \[ \text{“Jai Hind”} \rightarrow \text{Subhas Chandra Bose} \] \[ \text{“Swaraj is my birthright”} \rightarrow \text{Bal Gangadhar Tilak} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Important slogans, speeches and political statements are highly important for CUET History examinations because many direct factual questions are asked from them. The slogan “Do or Die” is associated with one of the most important phases of the Indian freedom struggle.

Step 1: Understanding the historical background.
By 1942, Indian leaders had become frustrated with British policies during World War II. The British government refused to grant immediate independence to India. As a result, the Indian National Congress launched the Quit India Movement.

Step 2: Identifying the leader associated with the slogan.
On 8 August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi addressed the nation at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee. During this speech, Gandhi gave the powerful slogan: \[ \text{“Do or Die”} \] This slogan inspired millions of Indians to participate in the freedom struggle.

Step 3: Checking the remaining options.

• Subhas Chandra Bose gave the slogan: \[ \text{“Give me blood and I will give you freedom.”} \]
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak gave the slogan: \[ \text{“Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.”} \]
• Jawaharlal Nehru is not associated with the slogan “Do or Die.” Thus, only Mahatma Gandhi is correctly matched. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(C)\ \text{Mahatma Gandhi}} \]