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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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