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

1. Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
2. Participating in the Second Round Table Conference
3. Leading a contingent of Indian National Army
4. Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Usha Mehta (Ushaben) is well known for organising the Secret Congress Radio during the Quit India movement. The radio broadcasted recorded messages from Gandhiji, nationalistic songs, and stirring speeches by revolutionaries and other eminent leaders from across India.
• To avoid being detected by the authorities, the organisers kept shifting the station’s location almost daily. Though the underground radio station functioned only for three months, it raised awareness about the Quit India Movement by spreading uncensored news and other information banned by the British authorities.

Answer: (a) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement | Difficulty Level: Hard