Consider the following statements in the context of the Indian Independence League.
1. It was a political organisation founded by Indian nationalists to foster Indian nationalism and obtain Japanese support for the Indian independence movement.
2. Founded in 1928, the organisation was located in various parts of South-East Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
· Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Independence League was a political organization formed by Indian nationalists in Southeast Asia to promote Indian nationalism and seek Japanese support for India’s independence from British rule.
· Statement 2 is correct: The League was founded in 1928, and operated across Japanese-occupied Southeast Asia, including Malaya, Singapore, and Burma.
Information Booster:
· Prominent leaders included Rash Behari Bose and later Subhas Chandra Bose.
· Played a crucial role in the formation of the Indian National Army (INA).
· Supported Japan’s fight against the British in WWII as a means to gain Indian freedom.
· The League worked as the political arm, while INA was the military wing.
· Its support led to Azad Hind Government formation in 1943 under Subhas Chandra Bose.