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Battles of the Indian Independence Movement

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In which battle did the British suffer their first major defeat in the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. Battle of Plassey

  2. Battle of Buxar

  3. Battle of Panipat

  4. Battle of Wandiwash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey, fought in 1757, marked the beginning of British rule in India. The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, in this battle.

Which battle is considered to be the turning point of the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. Battle of Chauri Chaura

  2. Battle of Jallianwala Bagh

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Salt Satyagraha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Jallianwala Bagh, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, took place in 1919. British troops fired on a peaceful gathering of unarmed civilians, killing hundreds of people. This event sparked widespread outrage and led to the intensification of the Indian Independence Movement.

Who led the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II?

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA), which fought against the British during World War II. The INA was formed in 1942 with the aim of liberating India from British rule.

Which battle is known as the 'forgotten battle' of the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kohima, fought in 1944, is often referred to as the 'forgotten battle' of the Indian Independence Movement. It was a crucial battle in which the British and Indian forces defeated the Japanese army, preventing them from advancing further into India.

In which battle did the Indian National Army (INA) fight alongside the British forces?

  1. Battle of Imphal

  2. Battle of Kohima

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army (INA) fought alongside the British forces in the Battle of Imphal in 1944. The INA was initially formed to fight against the British, but later joined forces with them to fight against the Japanese.

Which battle is considered to be the last major battle of the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of Rezang La, fought in 1962, is considered to be the last major battle of the Indian Independence Movement. In this battle, a small group of Indian soldiers held off a much larger Chinese force for several days, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Bridges'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Imphal, fought in 1944, is also known as the 'Battle of the Bridges'. In this battle, the British and Indian forces destroyed several bridges to prevent the Japanese from advancing further into India.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Bulge'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Longewala, fought in 1971, is also known as the 'Battle of the Bulge'. In this battle, a small group of Indian soldiers held off a much larger Pakistani force for several days, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Tanks'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Longewala, fought in 1971, is also known as the 'Battle of the Tanks'. In this battle, a small group of Indian soldiers, using tanks, held off a much larger Pakistani force for several days, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Hills'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kohima, fought in 1944, is also known as the 'Battle of the Hills'. In this battle, the British and Indian forces fought against the Japanese in the hills of Nagaland, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Rivers'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Imphal, fought in 1944, is also known as the 'Battle of the Rivers'. In this battle, the British and Indian forces fought against the Japanese in the rivers of Manipur, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Forests'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kohima, fought in 1944, is also known as the 'Battle of the Forests'. In this battle, the British and Indian forces fought against the Japanese in the forests of Nagaland, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Plains'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Imphal, fought in 1944, is also known as the 'Battle of the Plains'. In this battle, the British and Indian forces fought against the Japanese in the plains of Manipur, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Mountains'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kohima, fought in 1944, is also known as the 'Battle of the Mountains'. In this battle, the British and Indian forces fought against the Japanese in the mountains of Nagaland, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Deserts'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Longewala, fought in 1971, is also known as the 'Battle of the Deserts'. In this battle, a small group of Indian soldiers held off a much larger Pakistani force for several days, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

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