The Indian National Army

Description: The Indian National Army (INA) was a military force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 with the aim of securing India's independence from British rule. The INA fought alongside the Imperial Japanese Army against the British and their allies in World War II. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Indian National Army.
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Who was the founder and commander-in-chief of the Indian National Army?

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Rash Behari Bose

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose was the founder and commander-in-chief of the Indian National Army. He was a prominent Indian nationalist leader who believed that armed struggle was the only way to achieve India's independence.

When was the Indian National Army formed?

  1. 1940

  2. 1941

  3. 1942

  4. 1943


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian National Army was formed in 1942, in the midst of World War II. It was formed by Indian nationalists who believed that the war presented an opportunity to secure India's independence from British rule.

Where was the Indian National Army headquartered?

  1. Singapore

  2. Rangoon

  3. Tokyo

  4. Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army was headquartered in Singapore, which was under Japanese occupation at the time. Singapore served as a strategic base for the INA's operations in Southeast Asia.

What was the strength of the Indian National Army at its peak?

  1. 20,000

  2. 40,000

  3. 60,000

  4. 80,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian National Army reached its peak strength of around 40,000 soldiers in 1944. It consisted of both men and women from various parts of India who were united by their desire to fight for their country's independence.

Which countries provided support to the Indian National Army?

  1. Germany

  2. Italy

  3. Japan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Army received support from Germany, Italy, and Japan. Germany and Italy provided financial and military assistance, while Japan provided training and equipment. The INA also received support from Indian expatriates living in these countries.

What was the main objective of the Indian National Army?

  1. To overthrow British rule in India

  2. To establish a socialist government in India

  3. To unite all Indians under one banner

  4. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian National Army was to overthrow British rule in India and establish an independent Indian government. The INA believed that armed struggle was the only way to achieve this goal.

Which battles did the Indian National Army participate in?

  1. Battle of Imphal

  2. Battle of Kohima

  3. Battle of Mandalay

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Army participated in several battles against the British and their allies in World War II. These battles included the Battle of Imphal, the Battle of Kohima, and the Battle of Mandalay.

What was the fate of the Indian National Army after the war?

  1. It was disbanded

  2. It was integrated into the Indian Army

  3. It was court-martialed

  4. It was disbanded and its members were court-martialed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After the war, the Indian National Army was disbanded and its members were court-martialed by the British. Some INA members were sentenced to death, while others were imprisoned for various terms.

What was the legacy of the Indian National Army?

  1. It inspired the Indian independence movement

  2. It led to the formation of the Indian Republic

  3. It is remembered as a symbol of Indian nationalism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Army left a lasting legacy in India. It inspired the Indian independence movement and contributed to the formation of the Indian Republic in 1950. The INA is also remembered as a symbol of Indian nationalism and sacrifice.

Who was the first woman to join the Indian National Army?

  1. Lakshmi Sehgal

  2. Durgawati Devi

  3. Aruna Asaf Ali

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshmi Sehgal was the first woman to join the Indian National Army. She was a doctor and a freedom fighter who served as a captain in the INA. She later became a member of the Indian Parliament and a prominent figure in the Indian Communist Party.

Which Indian leader supported the Indian National Army?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the major Indian leaders supported the Indian National Army. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Vallabhbhai Patel were all opposed to the INA's use of armed struggle to achieve independence.

What was the name of the women's regiment of the Indian National Army?

  1. Rani of Jhansi Regiment

  2. Lakshmi Bai Regiment

  3. Durgawati Devi Regiment

  4. Aruna Asaf Ali Regiment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The women's regiment of the Indian National Army was called the Rani of Jhansi Regiment. It was named after the legendary Indian warrior queen Rani Lakshmi Bai. The regiment was led by Lakshmi Sehgal.

Which Indian city was the first to be liberated by the Indian National Army?

  1. Imphal

  2. Kohima

  3. Mandalay

  4. Rangoon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rangoon, the capital of Burma (now Myanmar), was the first city to be liberated by the Indian National Army. The INA captured Rangoon in March 1945, but was later forced to retreat due to the advance of the British and Allied forces.

What was the fate of Subhash Chandra Bose after the war?

  1. He was killed in a plane crash

  2. He escaped to the Soviet Union

  3. He went into hiding in India

  4. He was captured by the British


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose died in a plane crash in Taiwan in August 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. The circumstances of his death are still a matter of debate, with some believing that he was assassinated by the British or the Japanese.

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