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The correct answer is  1945.

The Indian National Army trials, also called as the Red Fort trials were conducted between November 1945 and May 1946 against the soldiers of the Indian National Army on the charges of treason, torture, murder and abetment to murder during World War II.

• The trials were held at the Red Fort, Delhi.
• Colonel Prem Sahgal, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, and Major General Shah Nawaz Khan were the first ones to be tried.
• All the accused had fought alongside the Japanese Army against the British Empire.
• Bhulabhai Desai, Asaf Ali, Jawaharlal Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru and Kailash Nath Katju were the defendants for the accused.
• Sir Naushirwan P. Engineer was appointed the counsel for Prosecution.
• There were two trials, in the first one Shah Nawaz Khan, Gurubaksh Singh Dhillon and Prem Sahgal were tried and in the other Abdul Rashid, Shinghara Singh, Fateh Khan and Captain Munawar Khan. 
• The trials led to a surge in patriotic fervour, with mass protests breaking out in the country.
• It led to the famous Royal Navy Mutiny in Mumbai  in 1946.

The correct answer is Rangoon.

Key Points

• Indian National Army:
  • Subhash Chandra Bose set up two Indian National Army Headquarters, at Rangoon and Singapore.
  • The Indian National Army was an armed force formed by Indian collaborationists and Imperial Japan on 1 September 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II.
  • Its aim was to secure Indian independence from British rule. 
  • The army was first formed in 1942 under Rash Behari Bose, by Indian PoWs of the British-Indian Army captured by Japan in the Malayan campaign and at Singapore.
  • The Rani Jhansi Regiment was the Women's Regiment of the Indian National Army.

Additional Information

• In the 1940s the major inspiration for carrying on a relentless struggle against Britain came from Subhas Bose’s adventures abroad.
• Bose had set up an Indian Legion in Berlin in 1941 but developed difficulties with the Germans when they tried to use it against Russia and decided to go to South East Asia.
• He reached Japanese-controlled Singapore from Germany in July 1943, issued from there his famous call, ‘Delhi Chalo’, and announced the formation of the Azad Hind Government and the Indian National Army on 21st October 1943.
• The link with the old revolutionary tradition was emphasized by giving a post of honour in the government to Rashbehari Bose, who had been living in exile in Japan since 1915.

The correct answer is Mohan Singh.

Key Points

• Azad Hind Fauj or the India National Army (INA) was first established by Mohan Singh in 1942.
  • It was revived by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on October 21, 1943, during the Second World War to secure India’s complete independence from British Raj.
  • On this day, India’s first independent provisional government named Azad Hind Government was announced.
  • This was followed by a conference in Bangkok (June 1942), where Rashbehari Bose was elected president of the league and a decision was taken to raise the Indian National Army.
  • Captain Mohan Singh was appointed the commander of the INA, which had about 40,000 Indian soldiers
  • This conference invited Bose to lead the movement.
    • Earlier, Bose had escaped from India in 1941 to Berlin.
    • In June 1943 he came to Tokyo and then India joined the INA in Singapore.
  • Rashbehari Bose handed over the leadership to Subhas Bose, and an Azad Hind Sarkar was formed.

Additional Information

• Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary leader who was executed by the British. 
  • In 1926, he founded the Naujawan Bharat Sabha.
  • In 1928, he established the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) along with Sukhdev, Chandrashekhar Azad, and others.
  • In April 1926, Bhagat Singh established contact with Sohan Singh Josh and through him the 'Kirti Kisan Party' which brought out the monthly magazine Kirti in Punjabi.
  • In 1927, he was first arrested on charges of association with the Kakori Case accused for an article written under the pseudonym Vidrohi (Rebel).
  • Bhagat Singh was re-arrested for the murder of J.P. Saunders and bomb manufacturing in the Lahore Conspiracy case.
    • He was found guilty in this case and was hanged on 23rd March 1931 in Lahore along with Sukhdev and Rajguru.
  • Every year, March 23 is observed as Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• Subhash Chandra Bose:
  • In Germany, Subhash Chandra Bose met with the Nazi leaders and hoped to stage an armed struggle against the British to gain independence.
    • He hoped to befriend the Axis powers since they were against his ‘enemy’, the British.
  • He founded the Indian Legion out of about 4500 Indian soldiers who were in the British army and had been taken prisoners by the Germans from North Africa.
  • In 1943, he left Germany for Japan disillusioned with the lukewarm German support for Azad Hind.
  • Bose’s arrival in Japan revived the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) which had been formed earlier with Japanese help.
  • Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was established as a government-in-exile with Bose as the head.
    • Its headquarters was in Singapore.
    • The INA was its military.
  • Bose motivated the troops with his fiery speeches.
    • His famous quote is, “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom!”

​Additional Information

• Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the most eminent freedom fighters of India.
  • Born in Cuttack, in the province of Bengal to an affluent family.
    • He was educated in Calcutta acquiring a degree in philosophy.
    • Subhas Chandra Bose was Selected for the Indian Civil Services (ICS) but refused to take up service since he did not want to serve the British government.
  • Bose joined the Indian National Congress (Formed on December 28, 1885) in 1921.
    • He also started a newspaper called ‘Swaraj’.
  • He was the President of the All India Youth Congress and also the Secretary of the Bengal State Congress.
    • In 1924, he became the CEO of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation. In 1930, he became the Mayor of Calcutta.
  • Bose authored the book ‘The Indian Struggle’ which covers the Indian independence movement from 1920 to 1942.
    • The book was banned by the British government.
  • He coined the term ‘Jai Hind’.
    • His charisma and powerful personality inspired many people into the freedom struggle and continues to inspire Indians. He was called Netaji.

Key Points

• Mahadev Desai was a prominent freedom fighter, writer, and secretary to Mahatma Gandhi.
• He was not directly associated with the defense of Indian National Army (INA) prisoners in 1945–46.
• His primary contributions were in assisting Gandhi in political campaigns and writing extensively about the Indian independence movement.
• Mahadev Desai passed away in 1942, making it impossible for him to be involved in the INA trials of 1945–46.

Additional Information

• Bhulabhai Desai: Bhulabhai Desai played an important role in defending the INA prisoners during their trial in 1945–46. He was an eminent lawyer, politician, and freedom fighter who argued passionately for the INA soldiers in the Red Fort trials.
• Jawaharlal Nehru: Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, actively participated in the defense of INA prisoners. He wore his barrister’s robes to appear in court and provided legal assistance during the trials.
• Asaf Ali: Asaf Ali was a prominent lawyer and Congress leader who was also part of the legal team defending the INA prisoners. He played a significant role in the Red Fort trials.

The correct answer is Singapore.

Key Points

• On 21 October 1943, Netaji Bose announced the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Free India), with himself as the Head of State, Prime Minister and Minister of War.
• With the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind, mobilisation of the Indian communities for armed struggle was stepped up.
• Many Indian civilians from Malaya, Thailand and Burma responded enthusiastically. 
• Many Indians contributed money and gold generously to the INA Fund. The gold came mostly from women who readily gave up their jewellery while wealthy Indian families donated large sums of money after attending Bose’s rallies and meetings. Other forms of contributions included clothing, foodstuffs and other supplies that the INA could use.
• By April 1944, the Azad Hind Bank was established in Rangoon to manage the overwhelming donations from the Indian communities.
• The motto of the Azad Hind was Unity, Faith and Sacrifice.

The correct answer is Subhas Chandra Bose.

• Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc in 1939.

Key Points

• Subhash Chandra Bose
  • He founded the Independence for India League with Jawaharlal Nehru. 
  • He was elected as the President of INC at its Haripura Session (1938) and Tripuri Session (1939) but resigned from Tripuri due to differences with Gandhiji.
  • He founded the Forward Bloc (1939) at Calcutta.
  • He took the charge of Indian Army (Azad Hind Fauj) in 1943 in Singapore and set up an Indian Provisional government there.
  • He addressed Mahatma Gandhi as the Father of the Nation.
  • He gave the famous slogans–Dilli Chalo and Jai Hind.
  • The Indian Pilgrimage was his autobiography.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Singapore.

The Indian National Army was formed in Singapore by Mohan Singh in 1942.

• It was formed by Indian soldiers in the British Army who were captured by the Japanese Army during the Malayan campaign and at Singapore.
• It however was disbanded due to differences between Singh and the Japanese over the intended size and the specific role of the INA.
• In 1943, Subhashchandra Bose led the organization.
• It fought alongside the Japanese Army in Burma(Myanmmar), Imphal and Kohima.
• Many of them were captured by the British Army and were put on trial. This is called as the famous Red Fort Trials of 1945.
• The trial inspired the Royal Indian Navy mutiny of 1946.
• 'Ittehad, Itmad aur Qurbani'(Unity, Faith and Sacrifice in Urdu) was its motto.

The correct answer is Mohan Singh.

Key Points

• Azad Hind Fauj or the India National Army (INA) was first established by Mohan Singh in 1942.
  • It was revived by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on October 21, 1943, during the Second World War to secure India’s complete independence from British Raj.
  • On this day, India’s first independent provisional government named Azad Hind Government was announced.
  • This was followed by a conference in Bangkok (June 1942), where Rashbehari Bose was elected president of the league and a decision was taken to raise the Indian National Army.
  • Captain Mohan Singh was appointed the commander of the INA, which had about 40,000 Indian soldiers
  • This conference invited Bose to lead the movement.
    • Earlier, Bose had escaped from India in 1941 to Berlin.
    • In June 1943 he came to Tokyo and then India joined the INA in Singapore.
  • Rashbehari Bose handed over the leadership to Subhas Bose, and an Azad Hind Sarkar was formed.

Additional Information

• Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary leader who was executed by the British. 
  • In 1926, he founded the Naujawan Bharat Sabha.
  • In 1928, he established the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) along with Sukhdev, Chandrashekhar Azad, and others.
  • In April 1926, Bhagat Singh established contact with Sohan Singh Josh and through him the 'Kirti Kisan Party' which brought out the monthly magazine Kirti in Punjabi.
  • In 1927, he was first arrested on charges of association with the Kakori Case accused for an article written under the pseudonym Vidrohi (Rebel).
  • Bhagat Singh was re-arrested for the murder of J.P. Saunders and bomb manufacturing in the Lahore Conspiracy case.
    • He was found guilty in this case and was hanged on 23rd March 1931 in Lahore along with Sukhdev and Rajguru.
  • Every year, March 23 is observed as Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Forward Bloc.

Key Points

• Subhash Chandra resigned from Congress Presidentship on 29 April 1939.
• The party was founded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on May 3, 1939.
• On 22 June 1939, the All India Session in Mumbai was held where the Constitution and program of forwarding Bloc were adopted.
• First All India Conference of Forward bloc was held in Nagpur, from 20 to 22 June 1940.
• In his Presidential Address, Subhash Chandra gave a concrete plan of action for winning Purna Swaraj or complete freedom in the immediate future.
• The headquarters of the All India Forward Bloc is located in Karol Bagh, New Delhi.
• Subhash Chandra Bose and Sardul Singh Kavishar were the party's first president and vice-president respectively.
• It held its first conference in Nagpur from June 20-22, 1940 where it demanded complete independence to India.
• It had its own newspaper called Forward Bloc.
• After independence, the party joined mainstream politics.

The correct answer is Rani of Jhansi Regiment.

• Rani of Jhansi Regiment is the name of the women's regiment in the Indian National Army founded by Subhash Chandra Bose.

Key Points

• The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the women's regiment of the Indian National Army, the armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia.
  • It was one of the all-female combat regiments of the Second World War on all sides.
  • It was Led by Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan, the unit was raised in July 1943 with volunteers from the expatriate Indian population in Southeast Asia. 
  • The announcement of this regiment was done by Bose on 12 July 1943.

Additional Information

• Subhash Chandra Bose was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Orissa.
  • Azad Hind Radio station in Germany was established by Netaji.
  • In 1923, Bose became the President of the All India Youth Congress and then eventually became the Congress President in 1938.
  • Subash Chandra Bose authored the book The Indian Struggle which covers the Indian independence movement from 1920 to 1942.

The correct answer is Unity, Faith, Sacrifice.

Important Points

• The words inscribed were the motto of the INA: Unity (Etihad), Faith (Etmad), and Sacrifice (Kurbani).
• On 8 July 1945, S.C. Bose laid its foundation stone at the Esplanade just before the Japanese surrendered.
  • When British forces returned to Singapore that same year, the Head of Southeast Asia Command, Lord Mountbatten, ordered the original Memorial to be demolished.
• The INA was first led by Captain Mohan Singh, later headed by the Indian independence campaigner, Subhas Chandra Bose.
• It was dissolved when the Japanese surrendered in 1945.

The correct answer is HMIS Talwar.

Important Points

The naval officers on the HMIS Talwar started protesting against the living conditions and food given to them. The protest began on 18^th February 1946.

• The Indian National Army Trials of 1945 and the Quit India movement also had an impact on the protestors.
• The mutineers hoisted three flags tied together on the ships which they had captured -One of Congress, One of Muslim League, and the third Red Flag of the Communist Party of India.
• Signalman M.S Khan and Telegraphist Madan Singh headed the protest.
• Over 20,000 naval workers all over India participated in the protest.
• 8 people were killed in the protest.
• The HMIS Talwar was located in Colaba, Mumbai.
• It was opened in late 1943 as a Signals School and trained officers and ratings of the Royal Indian Navy in communications and radar.

The correct answer is Subhas Chandra Bose.

Key Points

• Azad Hind Fauj or the India National Army (INA) was first established by Mohan Singh in 1942.
  • It was revived by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on October 21, 1943, during the Second World War to secure India’s complete independence from British Raj.
  • On this day, India’s first independent provisional government named Azad Hind Government was announced.
  • This was followed by a conference in Bangkok (June 1942), where Rashbehari Bose was elected president of the league and a decision was taken to raise the Indian National Army.
  • Captain Mohan Singh was appointed the commander of the INA, which had about 40,000 Indian soldiers
  • This conference invited Bose to lead the movement.
    • Earlier, Bose had escaped from India in 1941 to Berlin.
    • In June 1943 he came to Tokyo and then India joined the INA in Singapore.
  • Rashbehari Bose handed over the leadership to Subhas Bose, and an Azad Hind Sarkar was formed.

Additional Information

• Mahatma Gandhi:
  • ​He was born on 2 October 1869.
  • He started his political career in South Africa where he launched a Civil Disobedience Movement against the maltreatment meted out to Asian settlers.
  • In 1915, he returned to India and took up the leadership of the National Freedom Struggle.
  • Mahatma Gandhi led the national freedom struggle against British rule.
  • Gandhiji launched many movements to force the British to concede India its Independence.
  • The well-known being is Non-Co-operation Movement (1920), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), and the Quit India Movement (1942).
  • Gandhi wrote his famous autobiography under the title 'My Experiments with Truth'.
  • Mahatma Gandhi is better known as the father of the Nation.
• Jawaharlal Nehru:
  • Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of free India between 15 August 1947 – 27 May 1964.
  • He was also one of the principal leaders of India’s independence movement in the 1930s and ’40s.
• Bhagat Singh:
  • ​Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were involved in the Lahore conspiracy case and because of this, the court had ordered that they were to be hanged on March 23, 1931.
  • March 23 was the day of execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru is observed as the Shaheed Diwas in India every year so as a show of respect for its revolutionary heroes.
  • Three of them were involved in the killing of John Saunders, a British cop who was believed to have thrashed Lala Lajpatpat Rai.
  • They were members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
  • Bhagat Singh along with Batukeshwar Dutt threw a harmless bomb in the Central Legislative assembly to protest the passing of the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill.
  • Bhagat Singh popularized the phrase " Inqualab Zindabad" which was first phrased by Maulana Hazrat Mohani.
  • Some of the books written by Bhagat Singh are "Why I Am an Atheist", "No Hanging, Please Shoot Us", "on the Path of Liberation" among others.

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• Subhash Chandra Bose:
  • In Germany, Subhash Chandra Bose met with the Nazi leaders and hoped to stage an armed struggle against the British to gain independence.
    • He hoped to befriend the Axis powers since they were against his ‘enemy’, the British.
  • He founded the Indian Legion out of about 4500 Indian soldiers who were in the British army and had been taken prisoners by the Germans from North Africa.
  • In 1943, he left Germany for Japan disillusioned with the lukewarm German support for Azad Hind.
  • Bose’s arrival in Japan revived the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) which had been formed earlier with Japanese help.
  • Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was established as a government-in-exile with Bose as the head.
    • Its headquarters was in Singapore.
    • The INA was its military.
  • Bose motivated the troops with his fiery speeches.
    • His famous quote is, “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom!”

​Additional Information

• Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the most eminent freedom fighters of India.
  • Born in Cuttack, in the province of Bengal to an affluent family.
    • He was educated in Calcutta acquiring a degree in philosophy.
    • Subhas Chandra Bose was Selected for the Indian Civil Services (ICS) but refused to take up service since he did not want to serve the British government.
  • Bose joined the Indian National Congress (Formed on December 28, 1885) in 1921.
    • He also started a newspaper called ‘Swaraj’.
  • He was the President of the All India Youth Congress and also the Secretary of the Bengal State Congress.
    • In 1924, he became the CEO of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation. In 1930, he became the Mayor of Calcutta.
  • Bose authored the book ‘The Indian Struggle’ which covers the Indian independence movement from 1920 to 1942.
    • The book was banned by the British government.
  • He coined the term ‘Jai Hind’.
    • His charisma and powerful personality inspired many people into the freedom struggle and continues to inspire Indians. He was called Netaji.