Correct Option (c):
Aruna Asaf Ali was a prominent figure in the Quit India Movement of 1942, specifically organizing underground activities. Following the arrest of major leaders, she played a crucial role in sustaining the movement by organizing secret meetings and publishing the underground Congress bulletin. She is famously remembered for hoisting the Indian National Flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now Mumbai) on August 9, 1942, marking the beginning of the movement. Despite a reward of ₹5,000 announced for her arrest by the British government, she continued her clandestine work. Her contributions earned her the title "Grand Old Lady of the Independence Movement."
Incorrect Options:
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Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934): While Aruna Asaf Ali participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement, particularly the Salt Satyagraha, her major organizational role in underground activities was not during this period.
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Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922): Aruna Asaf Ali was not actively involved in a leadership capacity, especially in underground activities, during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911): The Swadeshi Movement occurred much earlier in Indian history. Aruna Asaf Ali was not a political leader or active participant during this period.