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In which year was the Indian National Army founded?
Question

In which year was the Indian National Army founded?

A.

1943

B.

1941

C.

1942

D.

1940

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1942

Explanation:

  • The Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj was first formed in September 1942.
  • It was initially conceived by Mohan Singh with the support of the Japanese in Singapore.
  • It was composed of Indian Prisoners of War (POWs) from the British Indian Army.
  • The first INA collapsed due to disagreements between Mohan Singh and the Japanese.
  • It was later revived and led by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1943.

Information Booster:
  • The INA's famous slogans were "Jai Hind" and "Dilli Chalo".
  • The INA Trials (Red Fort Trials) in 1945 galvanized the Indian independence movement.

Additional Knowledge:
1943 (Option a)
  • The year Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose took command and formed the Provisional Government of Free India.

1941 (Option b)
  • Year Bose escaped from house arrest in Calcutta and reached Germany.

So the correct answer is (c)

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