Subhash Chandra Bose and Azad Hind Fauj

Total Questions: 40

1. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who of the following raised an army called ‘Free Indian Legion’? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
Solution:Subhash Chandra Bose reached Germany on April 3, 1941. He founded the “Free India Centre” with the help of the German government after 6 months.

German ruler Adolf Hitler approved it and permitted S.C. Bose to organize an army for independence war in late 1941. S.C. Bose raised an army with 10,000 prisoners of General Irwin Rommel battle in North Africa. This is known as “The Free Indian Legion.”

2. Who among the following established Rani Laxmibai Regiment? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Subhash Chandra Bose
Solution:The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the Women’s Regiment of the Indian National Army (INA) during the Second World War. It was named after Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, a revolutionary heroine.

The regiment was formed in 1943 under Subhas Chandra Bose, along with other Indian nationalist forces aiming to overthrow the British Empire in colonial India, with assistance from Imperial Japan. The Indian National Army had other battalions namely- Subash brigade, Nehru Brigade, Azad Brigade, and Gandhi Brigade.

3. What was the name of the female Regiment constituted as a part of the Azad Hind Fauj by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Rani Jhansi Regiment
Solution:The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the Women’s Regiment of the Indian National Army (INA) during the Second World War. It was named after Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, a revolutionary heroine.

The regiment was formed in 1943 under Subhas Chandra Bose, along with other Indian nationalist forces aiming to overthrow the British Empire in colonial India, with assistance from Imperial Japan. The Indian National Army had other battalions namely- Subash brigade, Nehru Brigade, Azad Brigade, and Gandhi Brigade.

4. Who among the following called Subhash Chandra Bose as ‘Desh Nayak’? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009 U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Rabindranath Tagore
Solution:Rabindranath Tagore bestowed Subhash Chandra Bose with the title of ‘Desh Nayak’ or ‘National Leader’ in 1938 at Shantiniketan, after Subhash Chandra Bose became the President of INC. Mahatma Gandhi called him ‘Patriot of Patriots.’

5. Who gave the slogan ‘Jai Hind’? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (b) S.C. Bose
Solution:The slogan ‘Jai Hind’ was given by S.C. Bose. It was the greeting manner of Azad Hind Fauj, now the slogan of India. The revival of the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj under the leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose constituted a momentous part of India's freedom struggle.

During World War II, Bose envisioned leveraging the global turmoil to launch a militant nationalist revolt against British rule in India. The INA emerged as a powerful symbol of India's resolve to fight for independence by any means necessary, including violent confrontation if needed.

Its secular nationalist ideology bridged religious, regional and ethnic divides, forging a sense of unity against the imperial oppressor. Along with the Quit India Movement, the INA's remarkable saga generated a revolutionary fervour that re-energized the independence movement.

6. Subhas Chandra Bose renamed Nicobar Island as: [67° B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Swaraj Island
Solution:After liberating the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from the British Empire with the Azad Hind Fauj, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted his flag there and named the Andaman Island as ‘Shaheed’ and Nicobar as ‘Swaraj’ Island.

7. The ‘Azad Hind Fauj Day’ was observed on— [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) 12 November, 1945
Solution:'Azad Hind Fauz Day' was celebrated on 12 November, 1945, while Azad Hind Fauj week was celebrated between 5 to 11 November, 1945. The revival of the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj under the leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose constituted a momentous part of India's freedom struggle.

During World War II, Bose envisioned leveraging the global turmoil to launch a militant nationalist revolt against British rule in India. The INA emerged as a powerful symbol of India's resolve to fight for independence by any means necessary, including violent confrontation if needed.

Its secular nationalist ideology bridged religious, regional and ethnic divides, forging a sense of unity against the imperial oppressor. Along with the Quit India Movement, the INA's remarkable saga generated a revolutionary fervour that re-energized the independence movement.

8. Which soldier of Azad Hind Fauj was sentenced to seven years imprisonment? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Rashid Ali
Solution:In the year 1945, Rashid Ali, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, Colonel Prem Kumar Sehgal, and General Shahnawaz Khan were arrested by the British Forces and sent to Red Fort at Delhi for court-martial.

After the end of the war, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, Colonel Prem Kumar Sehgal, and General Shahnawaz Khan were put to trial in Delhi for waging war against the British Emperor.

Rashid Ali was sentenced to seven-year imprisonment while other prisoners faced the death penalty punishment. The defence of the INA prisoners was taken up by the Congress, including Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Bahadur Sapru, K.N. Katju, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Asaf Ali. They appeared in court at the historic Red Fort trials.

9. Who among the following officers of Azad Hind Fauj did not face famous Red Fort trials? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Mohan Singh
Solution:The officer of the INA, Mohan Singh, did not face the famous Red Fort trials in 1945. The officers of the INA were taken to court-martial at the Red Fort of Delhi in November 1945.

The joint court-martial of Colonel Prem Sehgal, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, and Major General Shahnawaz Khan, who had been prisoners of war in Singapore, was conducted.

They were charged with waging war against the King as well as murder and attempt to murder. The Congress formed a Defence Committee, which included Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Bahadur Sapru, K.N. Katju, J.L. Nehru, and Asaf Ali. Bhulabhai was the leading counsel for the defence. The Muslim League also joined in this all-India agitation.

10. Who among the following had headed the group of advocates to argue the case on behalf of The Indian National Army in 1945 in the Red Fort trials? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhulabhai Desai
Solution:Indian National Army soldiers Shahnawaz Khan, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, and Prem Kumar Sehgal were accused of treason during World War II. Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Bahadur Sapru, Kailash Nath Katju, and Jawaharlal Nehru were part of the defence team.

The trial began in November 1945 at Red Fort in Delhi. Bhulabhai Desai headed the group of advocates to argue the case on behalf of the Indian National Army.