Question

Q.15. On being arrested for his "Quit India" programme, where was Gandhiji detained?

(a) Yeravda Jail
(b) Byculla Prison
(c) Agakhan Palace Jail
(d) Ahmedabad Prison

Answer 1

d) Ahmedabad Prison is the correct answer

Answer 2

On being arrested for his "Quit India" program, Gandhiji was detained in Aga Khan Palace Jail. (Option c)

• The movement, initiated in 1942, played an important role in India's freedom struggle.
• In the initial phase of the program, Mahatama Gandhi and his allies were sent to jail for striking and protesting to end British rule.
• Aga Khan Palace Jail is now a nationally important monument.
• The ruling government succeeded in crushing the movement but it had long-lasting effects.