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Political Unification and the Role of the Indian National Army

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the political unification of India and the role played by the Indian National Army (INA) in this process.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who was the founder of the Indian National Army?

  1. Subhas Chandra Bose

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army in 1942 with the aim of achieving India's independence from British rule.

What was the primary objective of the Indian National Army?

  1. To establish a socialist state in India

  2. To overthrow the British colonial rule

  3. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  4. To implement land reforms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian National Army was to fight against the British colonial rule and achieve India's independence.

Which country provided military support to the Indian National Army?

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. Italy

  4. Soviet Union


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Japan provided military support to the Indian National Army, including weapons, training, and financial assistance.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the Indian National Army in 1944?

  1. Operation U-Go

  2. Operation Imphal

  3. Operation Burma

  4. Operation Market Garden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army launched a military campaign called Operation U-Go in 1944, aiming to capture the strategically important city of Imphal in northeastern India.

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Indian National Army?

  1. Subhas Chandra Bose

  2. Rash Behari Bose

  3. Liao Yaoxiang

  4. Masakazu Kawabe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose was the commander-in-chief of the Indian National Army from its inception in 1942 until its disbandment in 1945.

What was the outcome of the Indian National Army's campaign in Burma?

  1. Victory for the INA

  2. Defeat for the INA

  3. Stalemate

  4. Ceasefire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian National Army's campaign in Burma ended in defeat, with the INA forces being pushed back by the British and Allied forces.

What was the impact of the Indian National Army on the Indian independence movement?

  1. It weakened the Indian independence movement

  2. It strengthened the Indian independence movement

  3. It had no impact on the Indian independence movement

  4. It led to the partition of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian National Army's actions, despite its military setbacks, helped to galvanize the Indian independence movement and contributed to the growing demand for India's freedom.

When was the Indian National Army disbanded?

  1. 1942

  2. 1943

  3. 1944

  4. 1945


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Army was disbanded in 1945 following the end of World War II and the surrender of Japan.

Which Indian leader was instrumental in negotiating the release of Indian National Army prisoners after World War II?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sardar Patel played a key role in negotiating the release of Indian National Army prisoners after World War II, ensuring their safe return to India.

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

  1. Rani of Jhansi Regiment

  2. Azad Hind Fauj Mahila Regiment

  3. Gandhi Brigade

  4. Nehru Brigade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army's women's regiment was known as the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, named after the legendary Indian warrior queen Rani Lakshmibai.

Which Indian leader famously declared, "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom" during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose delivered the iconic speech "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom" in 1944, urging Indians to join the struggle for independence.

What was the name of the Indian National Army's intelligence agency?

  1. Azad Hind Intelligence Bureau

  2. Indian National Intelligence Bureau

  3. Gandhi Intelligence Bureau

  4. Nehru Intelligence Bureau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army's intelligence agency was called the Azad Hind Intelligence Bureau, responsible for gathering intelligence and conducting covert operations.

Which Indian leader served as the Prime Minister of the Azad Hind Government formed by the Indian National Army?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose served as the Prime Minister of the Azad Hind Government, also known as the Provisional Government of Free India, established by the Indian National Army.

What was the name of the Indian National Army's military police force?

  1. Azad Hind Fauj Military Police

  2. Indian National Army Military Police

  3. Gandhi Military Police

  4. Nehru Military Police


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Army's military police force was known as the Azad Hind Fauj Military Police, responsible for maintaining discipline and order within the INA ranks.

Which Indian leader was known as the "Lion of Punjab" during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose

  4. Lala Lajpat Rai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement, was known as the "Lion of Punjab" for his fearless advocacy for India's freedom.

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