Quit India 1942 & INA-Bose — Set 6
National Movement · भारत छोड़ो 1942 और INA-बोस · Questions 51–60 of 160
Who was Rash Behari Bose and what was his contribution to the Indian independence struggle in Southeast Asia?
Correct Answer: B. A Bengali revolutionary who organised the Indian Independence League and early INA in Japan/Singapore
Rash Behari Bose was a Bengali revolutionary who had been living in Japan since 1915 after escaping from British India (he had been involved in the 1912 Delhi bombing attempt on Lord Hardinge). In 1942, he organised the Indian Independence League and supported the formation of the first INA under Captain Mohan Singh. Rash Behari Bose handed over leadership of the INA to Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943.
The Indian Independence League, which preceded the reorganisation of the INA, was founded in which year and city?
Correct Answer: B. 1942, Bangkok
The Indian Independence League was founded at the Bangkok Conference in June 1942, organised by Rash Behari Bose. The conference brought together Indian leaders from across Southeast Asia who were under Japanese occupation. The League was conceived as a political organisation to represent Indians in Southeast Asia and to coordinate with the military wing (Indian National Army).
After the fall of Singapore in February 1942, who first organised Indian prisoners of war into the INA?
Correct Answer: C. Captain Mohan Singh
Captain Mohan Singh of the British Indian Army first organised Indian prisoners of war into the Indian National Army (INA) after the fall of Singapore in February 1942. He was inspired by the idea that Indian soldiers should fight for Indian independence rather than serve the British. The first INA under Mohan Singh was later dissolved after conflicts with the Japanese, but was revived and reorganised under Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943.
When did Subhas Chandra Bose arrive in Singapore to take command of the INA?
Correct Answer: B. July 1943
Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Singapore on July 2, 1943, having completed his submarine journey from Germany. He was welcomed by Rash Behari Bose and the Indian Independence League leadership. Bose immediately began reorganising and strengthening the INA, transforming it from a demoralised force into a motivated army committed to liberating India.
On which date did Subhas Chandra Bose proclaim the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind Government)?
Correct Answer: C. October 21, 1943
Subhas Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India (Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind or Azad Hind Government) on October 21, 1943, at Cathay Building in Singapore. Japan, Germany, Italy, and several Axis-allied countries immediately recognised the government. The Azad Hind Government issued its own currency, stamps, and declared war on Britain and the United States.
Which countries officially recognised the Azad Hind Government proclaimed by Bose in October 1943?
Correct Answer: B. Japan, Germany, Italy, and Axis powers
Japan, Germany, Italy, and their Axis-allied countries officially recognised the Azad Hind Government proclaimed by Subhas Chandra Bose on October 21, 1943. Japan handed over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the Azad Hind Government, which renamed them 'Shahid' and 'Swaraj' Islands. The recognition, though limited to Axis powers, gave the Azad Hind Government a degree of international legitimacy.
What was the famous slogan given by Subhas Chandra Bose for the INA's march toward India?
Correct Answer: C. Delhi Chalo (March to Delhi)
Subhas Chandra Bose gave the famous slogan 'Delhi Chalo' (March to Delhi) for the INA's military campaign to liberate India. This slogan captured the INA's ultimate objective — to march from Southeast Asia through Burma and into India, eventually reaching New Delhi to hoist the flag of free India. He also used 'Jai Hind' as a salutation and sign-off for his broadcasts.
What was the name of the women's regiment of the INA, and who led it?
Correct Answer: B. Rani of Jhansi Regiment, led by Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the women's regiment of the Indian National Army. It was led by Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, a doctor who became one of the INA's most celebrated figures. The regiment was named after Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, the heroic queen of the 1857 uprising. It was the first all-women combat unit in Asia, and women volunteers came from the Indian community across Southeast Asia.
Who was Captain Lakshmi Sahgal?
Correct Answer: B. A doctor who led the Rani of Jhansi Regiment in the INA
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal was a doctor and military officer who led the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, the women's combat wing of the Indian National Army. She was born in 1914 in Madras (Chennai) and had gone to Singapore to work as a doctor when the Japanese captured the city. She joined the INA out of deep patriotic conviction and became one of the most celebrated figures of the independence movement.
What title was given to Subhas Chandra Bose by the INA soldiers and Indian community in Southeast Asia?
Correct Answer: C. Netaji
Subhas Chandra Bose was given the title 'Netaji' (meaning 'Respected Leader' or 'Leader' in Hindi) by the INA soldiers and the Indian community in Southeast Asia. The title reflected the immense reverence and devotion he inspired among his followers. The word 'Netaji' remains associated exclusively with Bose in Indian political culture to this day.