Q1. Under whose leadership, the Indian National Army was formed ?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (b) Subhash Chandra Bose
Explanation: The Indian National Army (INA) was formed under the leadership of Subhash Chandra Bose, who sought to liberate India from British rule through military action. He rallied support from Indian expatriates and aligned with Axis powers during World War II.
Q2. Which of the following pairs is correct ?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi – “Swaraj is my birth right”
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru – “Truth and nonviolence are my God”
(c) Sardar Patel – “Dilli Chalo”
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose – “Give me blood, I will give you freedom”
(UPSC Prelims 1985)
Answer: (d) Subhash Chandra Bose – “Give me blood, I will give you freedom”
Explanation: Subhash Chandra Bose famously declared, “Give me blood, I will give you freedom” to inspire Indians to join the Azad Hind Fauj. The other quotes are incorrectly attributed in this context.