Subhash Chandra Bose and Azad Hind Fauj

1. In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal a

In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as

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leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott Movement
members of the Interim Government in 1946
members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly
officers of the Indian National Army
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Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon were officers of the Indian National Army (INA), which was formed during World War II in Southeast Asia with the support of the Japanese. These three officers were put on trial by the British government in 1945 at the Red Fort in Delhi, famously known as the INA Trials. Their trial and subsequent public outcry played a significant role in galvanizing nationalist sentiment just before India’s independence.
– Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon were prominent officers of the Indian National Army (INA).
– They were put on trial by the British in the famous Red Fort trials of 1945.
– The INA was established during World War II with Indian prisoners of war and expatriates.
The INA trials became a major political issue in British India, leading to widespread protests and demonstrations. The Indian National Congress and other political parties defended the officers. Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhulabhai Desai, and Tej Bahadur Sapru were among the lawyers who argued for their defense. While initially sentenced, the officers were later cashiered from service due to immense public pressure.

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2. Where did Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose announce the formation of the Gov

Where did Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose announce the formation of the Government of Free India in 1943?

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Singapore
Shanghai
Berlin
Mandalay
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose announced the formation of the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind Government) on October 21, 1943.
The announcement was made in Singapore.
The Provisional Government of Free India was recognized by the Axis powers and aimed to mobilize resources and support for the Indian independence movement through armed struggle, primarily with the Indian National Army (INA). Singapore was the headquarters of the Indian National Army after its leadership was taken over by Subhas Chandra Bose.

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3. “Forward Block” party was formed in 1940 in the state of:

“Forward Block” party was formed in 1940 in the state of:

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West Bengal
Kerala
Maharashtra
Punjab
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The correct answer is West Bengal.
The Forward Bloc was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose on May 3, 1939, after he resigned from the presidency of the Indian National Congress. The party’s formation and early activities were primarily centered in Bengal, which was Subhas Chandra Bose’s home state and a major political hub. While the founding happened in 1939, its organization and activities continued into 1940 from its base in Bengal.
The Forward Bloc aimed to consolidate all radical elements within the Congress and elsewhere to strengthen the anti-imperialist struggle. Subhas Chandra Bose was subsequently arrested in 1940 by the British for his activities.

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4. With whom did Subhas Chandra Bose form an alliance to destroy the Holw

With whom did Subhas Chandra Bose form an alliance to destroy the Holwell Monument in Calcutta during 1939–40?

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The Communist Party of India
The Muslim League
The Hindu Mahasabha
The Unionist Party
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Subhas Chandra Bose formed an alliance with the Muslim League to destroy the Holwell Monument in Calcutta during 1939–40.
The Holwell Monument, commemorating the “Black Hole of Calcutta” incident, was considered a symbol of British imperialism and humiliation by Indian nationalists. Subhas Chandra Bose launched an agitation for its removal. To broaden the support base and pressure the government, he collaborated with the Bengal Provincial Muslim League, led by Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy. This joint agitation was successful, and the monument was eventually dismantled in 1940.
This incident is notable as an example of nationalist leaders attempting to forge a united front across communal lines on specific issues, even during a period of increasing communal tensions.

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5. Subhas Chandra Bose started the ‘Azad Hind Radio’ in which of the foll

Subhas Chandra Bose started the ‘Azad Hind Radio’ in which of the following countries?

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Japan
Austria
Germany
Malaysia
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Subhas Chandra Bose started the ‘Azad Hind Radio’ from Germany in 1942. It was a propaganda tool broadcasting in several languages, aiming to encourage Indians to rise against British rule and support the Axis powers during World War II.
Bose arrived in Germany in April 1941 and sought German support for India’s independence. He established the Indian Legion and initiated radio broadcasts to reach his countrymen.
Later, after moving to Southeast Asia in 1943, Bose continued radio broadcasts under the banner of the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) from locations like Singapore. However, the initial establishment and broadcasts of ‘Azad Hind Radio’ were from Germany.

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6. Consider the following statements: After forming the Indian National A

Consider the following statements:
After forming the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose

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  • 1. recruited a large number of soldiers from the Indian Prisoners of War in Japanese camp
  • 2. introduced a women’s detachment named after the Rani of Jhansi

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Both statements are correct regarding Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army (INA).
– Statement 1: After taking command of the INA in 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose did recruit a large number of soldiers from the Indian Prisoners of War (POWs) captured by the Japanese forces, primarily from the British Indian Army soldiers captured in Malaya and Singapore.
– Statement 2: Subhas Chandra Bose introduced a women’s regiment within the INA, named the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, to encourage women’s participation in the freedom struggle. It was led by Captain Lakshmi Sehgal (then Lakshmi Swaminathan).
– Subhas Chandra Bose revived and reorganized the INA, which was initially formed by Mohan Singh with Indian POWs under Japanese support.
– Bose’s famous call “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom!” was directed at mobilizing Indians for the INA’s fight against the British.
– The INA, under Bose’s leadership, fought alongside the Japanese army in parts of Northeast India.

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