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Battles of the Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps

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When was the Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps (IWAC) formed?

  1. 1939

  2. 1940

  3. 1941

  4. 1942


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps (IWAC) was formed on 27th October 1942.

Who was the first Director of the IWAC?

  1. Jahanara Shah Nawaz

  2. Lakshmi Sahgal

  3. Aruna Asaf Ali

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jahanara Shah Nawaz was the first Director of the IWAC.

What was the primary role of the IWAC during World War II?

  1. Providing medical assistance

  2. Operating anti-aircraft guns

  3. Transmitting military messages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IWAC performed a variety of roles during World War II, including providing medical assistance, operating anti-aircraft guns, and transmitting military messages.

Which battle was the first major engagement for the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Imphal

  2. Battle of Kohima

  3. Battle of Mandalay

  4. Battle of Meiktila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Imphal was the first major engagement for the IWAC.

How many women served in the IWAC during World War II?

  1. Over 10,000

  2. Over 20,000

  3. Over 30,000

  4. Over 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Over 10,000 women served in the IWAC during World War II.

Which battle was the last major engagement for the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Rangoon

  2. Battle of Singapore

  3. Battle of Hong Kong

  4. Battle of Malaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Rangoon was the last major engagement for the IWAC.

When was the IWAC disbanded?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IWAC was disbanded in 1947.

What was the legacy of the IWAC?

  1. It paved the way for women's participation in the Indian military.

  2. It inspired other countries to form similar women's auxiliary corps.

  3. It helped to change attitudes towards women's roles in society.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IWAC left a lasting legacy, including paving the way for women's participation in the Indian military, inspiring other countries to form similar women's auxiliary corps, and helping to change attitudes towards women's roles in society.

Which of the following women was a prominent member of the IWAC?

  1. Sucheta Kripalani

  2. Lakshmi Sahgal

  3. Aruna Asaf Ali

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sucheta Kripalani, Lakshmi Sahgal, and Aruna Asaf Ali were all prominent members of the IWAC.

What was the motto of the IWAC?

  1. Service Before Self

  2. Duty, Honour, Country

  3. For God and Country

  4. Victory or Death


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The motto of the IWAC was 'Service Before Self'.

Which of the following battles was not fought by the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Imphal

  2. Battle of Kohima

  3. Battle of Stalingrad

  4. Battle of Meiktila


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IWAC did not fight in the Battle of Stalingrad.

What was the uniform of the IWAC?

  1. Khaki shirt and skirt

  2. Blue shirt and skirt

  3. Green shirt and skirt

  4. Red shirt and skirt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The uniform of the IWAC was a khaki shirt and skirt.

Which of the following countries did the IWAC serve in during World War II?

  1. India

  2. Burma

  3. Singapore

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IWAC served in India, Burma, and Singapore during World War II.

What was the highest rank that a woman could achieve in the IWAC?

  1. Lieutenant

  2. Captain

  3. Major

  4. Colonel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The highest rank that a woman could achieve in the IWAC was Colonel.

How many women were awarded the Padma Shri for their service in the IWAC?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Three women were awarded the Padma Shri for their service in the IWAC.

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