Q1: Azad Hind Fauz was formed in which among the following countries ?
1. India
2. Singapore
3. Japan
4. Germany
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Indian Independence League and the Indian National Army (INA): Subhash Chandra Bose and Rash Behari Bose launched the Indian Independence League and the Indian National Army (INA), also known as Azad Hind Fauj, in Singapore in 1943. This marked a significant chapter in the Indian independence movement during World War II. The INA was formed with the aim of seeking support from Axis powers, primarily Japan and Germany, to gain India’s independence from British colonial rule. Subhash Chandra Bose, often referred to as Netaji, played a pivotal role in organizing and leading the INA.
Q2: In which among the following countries, Battaglione Azad Hindoustan, a legion unit of the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj), was formed during World War II ?
1. Japan
2. Germany
3. Italy
4. Singapore
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Indian Legion (Battaglione Azad Hindoustan): The Indian Legion, also known as the Free India Legion or Battaglione Azad Hindoustan, was a foreign legion unit formed in Italy in July 1942. This unit was associated with the Indian independence movement and initially raised as part of the German Army. It played a significant role in the INA and was commanded by Colonel Prem Sahgal, who was later tried during the INA trials in India.
Q3: Springing Tiger: A Study of a Revolutionary is a biographical work on?
1. Bhagat Singh
2. Chandrashekhar Azad
3. Subhas Chandra Bose
4. Shyamji Krishna Verma
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Springing Tiger by Hugh Toye: Springing Tiger is a biographical work written by Hugh Toye about Subhas Chandra Bose. This book offers insights into the life and political journey of Subhas Chandra Bose, including his actions and ideals during World War II. The book delves into Bose’s nationalist activities, his philosophy, and his role in the Indian freedom struggle, particularly during the war. It provides a unique perspective on the complexities of Bose’s relationship with Axis powers and his efforts to gain international support for India’s independence.
Q4: In which year was Bharat Ratna announced for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?
1. 1988
2. 1991
3. 1992
4. 1996
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Bharat Ratna Controversy: In 1992, the Government of India decided to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, to Subhash Chandra Bose posthumously. However, some members of Bose’s family, who questioned the circumstances surrounding his death, opposed the decision. As a result, in 1997, following a Supreme Court verdict, the award was canceled, making it a unique case in India where the announcement of the award was made but not conferred.
Q5: During which of the following years, was Port Blair the headquarters of the Azad Hind government under Subhash Chandra Bose ?
1. 1941-42
2. 1942-43
3. 1943-44
4. 1944-45
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Provisional Government of Free India: The Provisional Government of Free India, also known as Azad Hind, was established in October 1943. This government, led by Subhash Chandra Bose, operated from Japanese-occupied Singapore during World War II. Azad Hind sought to mobilize support for India’s independence, and it considered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with Port Blair as its headquarters, as a liberated territory under its administration.
Q6: In which of the following countries did Subhash Chandra Bose organize the Tiger Legion ?
1. Singapore
2. Germany
3. Japan
4. Italy
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Formation of the Indian Legion in Germany: The Indian Legion, also known as the Free India Legion or Tiger Legion, was organized by Subhash Chandra Bose in Germany. The unit was created during World War II as part of Bose’s efforts to garner support for India’s independence. It was composed of Indian prisoners of war who had previously served in the British Indian Army and were initially affiliated with the German Army.
Q7: In which year did Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose found the Forward Block ?
1. 1932
2. 1935
3. 1937
4. 1939
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Founding of the All India Forward Bloc: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose founded the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) in Calcutta in 1939. He took this step after resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress on April 29, 1939. The Forward Bloc aimed to promote a more radical and militant approach to achieving India’s independence.
Q8: As the president of the Indian National Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose laid emphasis upon which of the following ?
1. India’s Industrialization
2. Planned economic growth on the Soviet Pattern
3. Formation of National Planning Committee
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 4
Explanation: As the president of the Indian National Congress in the Haripura session of 1938, Subhash Chandra Bose laid emphasis on India’s industrialization, planned economic growth on the Soviet Pattern, and the formation of a National Planning Committee.
Q9: Consider the following statements:
1. Indian Civil Liberties Union (ICLU) was established by Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. The National Planning Committee was first set up by Subhash Chandra Bose and chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Indian Civil Liberties Union (ICLU) and National Planning Committee: The first statement is correct; Indian Civil Liberties Union (ICLU) was established by Jawaharlal Nehru. However, the second statement is inaccurate. The National Planning Committee was indeed set up by Subhash Chandra Bose, and it was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, illustrating the cooperation between the two leaders during this period.
Q10: Which of the following statements is not correct about the book Indian Struggle written by Subhash Chandra Bose ?
1. It covers the period of India’s Struggle for freedom between 1920 and 1942.
2. It comprises the Haripura (1938) and Tripura (1939) sessions.
3. It has a chapter ‘The Gandhi-Irwin Pact and after.’
4. It depicts the comprehensive history of the Peasant Movement in India.
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Explanation: Indian Struggle by Subhash Chandra Bose: Indian Struggle is a book written by Subhash Chandra Bose. It covers the period of India’s struggle for freedom from 1920 to 1942. The book includes accounts of the Haripura (1938) and Tripura (1939) sessions of the Indian National Congress. While it offers insights into the political climate of the time, it does not provide a comprehensive history of the Peasant Movement in India.
Q11: When did Subhas Chandra Bose become the Mayor of Calcutta Municipal Corporation ?
1. 1924
2. 1930
3. 1938
4. 1939
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose as Mayor of Calcutta: Subhas Chandra Bose became the Mayor of Calcutta Municipal Corporation on August 22, 1930. His tenure as the Mayor was marked by his commitment to civic governance and public service.
Q12: Which among the following books was/were written by Subhas Chandra Bose ?
1. An Indian Pilgrim
2. The Indian Struggle
3. Taruner Swapna
4. Satya ke Prayog
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 2 only
2. 1 & 2
3. 1, 2 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 4
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Books by Subhas Chandra Bose: Subhas Chandra Bose authored several books, including An Indian Pilgrim, The Indian Struggle (1942), and Taruner Swapna. It’s worth noting that Satya ke Prayog (The Story of My Experiments with Truth) was written by Mahatma Gandhi, not Subhas Chandra Bose.
Q13: S.C. Bose served as the president of the Indian National Congress in which of the following sessions ?
1. Ramgarh, 1941
2. Haripura, 1938
3. Calcutta, 1928
4. Lucknow, 1936
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Answer: 2
Explanation: S.C. Bose served as the president of the Indian National Congress in the Haripura session of 1938. This session highlighted the differences between Gandhiji and Bose over their attitudes towards Great Britain, with Bose advocating Britain’s Peril is India’s Opportunity.
Q14: Who among the following was selected by Gandhiji in the Tripuri session for the presidentship of Indian National Congress against S.C. Bose ?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya
3. M.A. Ansari
4. Abul Kalam Azad
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Gandhiji selected Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya for the presidentship of Indian National Congress against S.C. Bose in the Tripuri session (1939). However, Bose won the election with 203 votes, while Sitaramayya secured 1377 votes. Following this, Gandhiji and his followers decided to oppose Bose, and 12 members of the Congress Working Committee resigned together. Later, Jawaharlal Nehru also decided to resign.
Q15: Forward Bloc was established in which of the following years ?
1. 1939
2. 1941
3. 1942
4. 1945
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Forward Bloc was established by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939 (3rd May). Subhas Chandra Bose became the president of the Forward Bloc, and Shardul Singh Cavesheer of Punjab became its vice-president. Lal Shankarlal from Delhi was appointed as its general secretary, and Pandit B Tripathi and Khurshed Nariman from Bombay were appointed as its secretaries.
?
1. Calcutta
2. Delhi
3. Kanpur
4. Nagpur
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Answer: 4Answer: 4
Explanation: The first All India conference of Forward Bloc was held in Nagpur on 20-22 June 1940. The 22nd of June was declared as the founding date of the party. During the conference, a resolution titled All Power to the Indian People was passed.
Q17: The title Father of the Nation for Gandhiji was given by who among the following ?
1. C.R. Das
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. R.N. Tagore
4. S.C. Bose
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The title Father of the Nation was used by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to refer to Mahatma Gandhi. Bose referred to Gandhi as the Father of the Nation during his speech on Singapore Radio in 1944. It is important to note that while the title is widely associated with Gandhi, it was not officially conferred by the Government of India.
Q18: When did Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose escape from his residence to go to Russia ?
1. 1938
2. 1940
3. 1941
4. 1943
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Answer: 3
Explanation: In 1940, Subhas Chandra Bose was placed under house arrest by the British authorities. On January 16, 1941, he executed a daring escape from his residence in Kolkata and managed to reach Russia via Afghanistan. This escape, often referred to as The Great Escape, was a significant event in Bose’s life, and his nephew, Sisir Kumar Bose, played a role in facilitating it.
role in facilitating it.
Q19: Which among the following disguised names was taken by Subhas Chandra Bose ?
1. Narendranath Dutt
2. Mohammed Ziauddin Khan
3. P.N. Thakur
4. Orlando Mazzotta
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 1 & 2
2. 2 & 4
3. 3 & 4
4. 1, 3 & 4
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Answer: 2
Explanation: During his travels and diplomatic efforts to seek support for the Indian independence movement, Subhas Chandra Bose assumed various disguised names. In Moscow, he used the name Mohammed Ziauddin Khan, and while traveling in Italy, he changed his name to Orlando Mazzotta and used an Italian passport to avoid detection.
Q20: The Azad Hind Radio was started in which year ?
1. 1939
2. 1942
3. 1944
4. 1945
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Azad Hind Radio was initiated in Germany under the leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 1942. It served as a medium for promoting the Indian independence movement and inspiring freedom fighters. While it was originally established in Germany, the headquarters of Azad Hind Radio were later shifted to Singapore and, subsequently, to Rangoon during the war.
Q21: Rash Behari Bose handed over the control of Azad Hind Fauz in which year ?
1. 1941
2. 1943
3. 1944
4. 1945
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Answer: 2
Explanation: In 1943, on August 25, Rash Behari Bose handed over the control of Azad Hind Fauz (Indian National Army) to Subhash Chandra Bose. This marked a significant moment in the history of the Azad Hind movement, and Bose assumed leadership of the INA in its quest for India’s independence.
Q22: Where did Subhas Chandra Bose use his quote Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom for the first time ?
1. Burma
2. Bangkok
3. Moscow
4. Manipur
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Even during times of military setbacks, Subhas Chandra Bose remained dedicated to the Azad Hind movement and sought to maintain support for India’s independence struggle. His motivational speech during a rally of Indians in Burma in 1944 included the famous quote, Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom, which aimed to inspire and rally supporters.
Q23: S.C. Bose had travelled by submarine U-180 and submarine 1-29 between which of the following places ?
1. Afghanistan to Russia
2. Germany to Japan
3. Japan to Bangkok
4. Bangkok to Rangoon
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Answer: 2
Explanation: In 1943, when Subhas Chandra Bose realized that Germany was not going to provide the support he had hoped for in gaining India’s independence, he left for Japan. He accomplished this journey using two submarines, U-180 and 1-29, marking a unique historical incident of civilian transfer between two submarines from different navies during World War II.
Q24: The First Indian National Army was formed with the discussion between which among the following persons ?
1. Iwaichi Fujiwara
2. Mohan Singh
3. Lakshmi Swaminathan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 1 & 2
2. 1 & 3
3. 2 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 1
Explanation: In 1943, when Subhas Chandra Bose realized that Germany was not going to provide the support he had hoped for in gaining India’s independence, he left for Japan. He accomplished this journey using two submarines, U-180 and 1-29, marking a unique historical incident of civilian transfer between two submarines from different navies during World War II.
Q25: What was the name of the regiment of INA that was named after the Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose ?
1. Netaji Brigade
2. Subhas Brigade
3. Bose Brigade
4. Azad Brigade
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The name of the regiment of INA that was named after the Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose was Subhas Brigade or the 1st Guerrilla Regiment. It was under the command of Shah Nawaz Khan.
Q26: Who among the following handed over the Shaheed and Swaraj islands to the Azad Hind Government ?
1. Hideki Tojo
2. Kuniaki Koiso
3. Fumimaro Konoe
4. Mitsumasa Yonai
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Answer: 1
Explanation: In 1943 (6th November), the Shaheed and Swaraj islands were handed over to the Azad Hind Government by the then Prime Minister of Japan, Hideki Tojo. The names of the islands were given by Subhas Chandra Bose on 31st December 1943.
Q27: Azad Hind Bank was inaugurated at which of the following places ?
1. 1941
2. 1942
3. 1944
4. 1946
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Azad Hind Bank was inaugurated at Rangoon in 1944 (5th April). The main objective of the bank was to manage funds donated by Indians across the world for the independence movement in India.
Q28: The National Planning Committee was set up by S.C. Bose in which of the following years ?
1. 1932
2. 1938
3. 1942
4. 1944
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The first attempt to develop a national plan for India came up in 1938. In that year, Congress President Subhash Chandra Bose set up a National Planning Committee with Jawaharlal Nehru as its president. However, the reports of the committee could not be prepared, and only in 1948-49 did some papers come out.
Q29: When did Subhas Chandra Bose use his famous war cry Dilli Chalo! ?
1. 1938
2. 1941
3. 1943
4. 1945
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Dilli Chalo! is the war cry given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 1943 (25th July).
Q30: Which among the following slogans were coined by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ?
1. Dilli Chalo!
2. Jai Hind
3. Inquilab Zindabad
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 1 & 2
2. 1 & 3
3. 2 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Dilli Chalo! War Cry: Dilli Chalo! is a war cry attributed to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. It was a call to action and an expression of determination to reach Delhi and claim India’s freedom. This slogan was particularly significant during the Azad Hind movement.
Q31: In which of the following places was an Indian Tricolour, modeled after that of the Indian National Congress, raised for the first time ?
1. Rangoon
2. Nagaland
3. Andaman
4. Moirang
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Answer: 4
Explanation: In 1944, in Moirang, Manipur, an Indian Tricolour, modeled after that of the Indian National Congress, was raised for the first time. The flag of Azad Hind was raised by Shaukat Hayat Malik.
Q32: In which year was it said that S.C. Bose died in a plane crash ?
1. 1943
2. 1945
3. 1946
4. 1948
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Answer: 2
Explanation: It was said that Subhas Chandra Bose died in a plane crash in 1945 (18th August) while he was on board a plane from Taiwan to Russia. However, there have been various theories and controversies surrounding his death, and many of his supporters denied the fact.
Q33: Who among the following was/ were accused in the INA trials ?
1. Prem Sahgal
2. Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon
3. Shah Nawaz Khan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 1 only
2. 1 & 2
3. 2 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The INA trial took place between November 1945 and May 1946 in the Red Fort, New Delhi. Colonel Prem Sahgal, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, and Major General Shah Nawaz Khan were the main accused. They were charged with treason, torture, murder, and abetment to murder during World War II.
Q34: Who among the following were the lawyers of Congress defense team in the INA trials ?
1. Bhulabhai Desai
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Tej Bahadur Sapru
4. Kailash Nath Katju.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 1 & 2
2. 2 & 4
3. 1, 3 & 4
4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The lawyers of Congress defense team in the INA trials were Bhulabhai Desai, Asaf Ali, Jawaharlal Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru, and Kailash Nath Katju. Both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League made efforts for the release of the three accused.
Q35: Who among the following was awarded seven years of rigorous imprisonment in the INA trial ?
1. Rashid Ali
2. Prem Sahgal
3. Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon
4. Shah Nawaz Khan
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Answer: 1
Explanation: In 1946, a separate trial was initiated for Captain Rashid Ali, and he was awarded seven years of rigorous imprisonment in the INA trial.
