INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The INA was largely composed of
A
Indian Revolutionaries
B
Overseas Indians
C
Indian Prisoners of war under the Japanese
D
Deserters from the British Indian Army
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian National Army (INA) was originally founded by Capt Mohan Singh in Singapore in September 1942 with Japan’s Indian Prisoners of war. It was formed with Japanese aid and support after the Fall of Singapore.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under Bose’s leadership, the INA drew ex-prisoners and thousands of civilian volunteers from the Indian expatriate population in Malaya (present-day Malaysia) and Burma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who was the founder of the Indian National Army? The Indian National Army, was first formed on 17 February 1942 by Captain General Mohan Singh in Singapore but was disbanded due to the differences that had emerged between Captain Singh and the Japanese.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Prisoners of War of the British Army that were captured by Japan first formed this army under Mohan Singh in 1942. The INA eventually disbanded but was formed again under the guidance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Detailed explanation-5: -It gave a major boost to the mainstream nationalist morale and it also motivates the efforts of the non-violent nationalists towards Indian Independence. Note: The main motto of INA was “Unity, Faith and Sacrifice”. And their contribution was to secure Indian Independence from British rule.

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