Which of the following women freedom fighters from Uttarakhand actively participated in the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement, courting arrest and leading processions in Almora and Nainital?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Bishni Devi Shah holds the distinction of being the first woman freedom fighter in Kumaon to court arrest during the national movement, actively mobilizing women during the Salt Satyagraha and subsequent Civil Disobedience campaigns in Almora. Kamalendu Mati Shah was later the first woman parliamentarian from Tehri Garhwal. Bishni Devi's fearless leadership broke traditional social barriers restricting women from entering public political spheres in the hills. She worked closely with prominent male leaders of the Kumaon Parishad.