KSEEB Class 9 · English (2nd language) · KTBS Revised 2024-25
Aruna Asaf Ali
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Karnataka Board Class 9 English.
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About the author
Compiled biography of Aruna Asaf Ali (1909–1996). Freedom fighter who defied British rule during Quit India 1942, famously hoisting the Congress flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay.
Summary
Born Aruna Ganguly in Kalka, she married Congress leader Asaf Ali and entered nationalist politics despite British Raj restrictions on dissent.
Born Aruna Ganguly in Kalka, she married Congress leader Asaf Ali and entered nationalist politics despite British Raj restrictions on dissent.
Gandhi launched Quit India on 8 August; within hours top leaders were arrested. The movement risked collapse from lack of visible leadership.
Gandhi launched Quit India on 8 August; within hours top leaders were arrested. The movement risked collapse from lack of visible leadership.
On 9 August 1942 at Bombay's Gowalia Tank, Aruna hoisted the Indian National Congress flag - act of defiant courage that inspired crowds.
On 9 August 1942 at Bombay's Gowalia Tank, Aruna hoisted the Indian National Congress flag - act of defiant courage that inspired crowds.
British issued warrants for her arrest; she went underground, continued organising resistance, printing leaflets, and sustaining the movement.
British issued warrants for her arrest; she went underground, continued organising resistance, printing leaflets, and sustaining the movement.
After freedom she served as Delhi's first Mayor, worked for education and social welfare, remaining symbol of women's role in politics.
After freedom she served as Delhi's first Mayor, worked for education and social welfare, remaining symbol of women's role in politics.
Honoured with Bharat Ratna (1997 posthumously), she proves patriotism needs both grand public acts and lifelong service after freedom is won.
Honoured with Bharat Ratna (1997 posthumously), she proves patriotism needs both grand public acts and lifelong service after freedom is won.
Hard words & meanings
| Quit India | mass protest demanding British leave India |
| hoist | to lift a flag ceremonially |
| underground | operating secretly to avoid arrest |
| warrant | official document authorising police to seize a person |
| defiance | open refusal to obey unjust authority |
| nationalist | one seeking political independence |
| mayor | elected head of municipal government |
| legacy | long-term impact after one's life |
| Bharat Ratna | national honour for exceptional service |
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