Question

Q. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Indian National Army?

• A. It was initially formed under the leadership of Subhash Chandra Bose.
• B. They formed the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore.
• C. They attempted an attack on the British at the Burma boundary.
• D. The women's regiment was led by Captain Laxmi Sahgal.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was initially formed under the leadership of Subhash Chandra Bose.

Explanation:

• The INA was first formed in Malaya by Mohan Singh, an Indian officer of the British-Indian Army. In its second iteration, the leadership was handed over to Subhash Chandra Bose. Hence the answer is option a.
• Subhash Chandra Bose reinvigorated the army when he went to Singapore and set up the provisional government of Free India on 21 October 1943. The provisional government then declared war on Britain and the United States.
• They attacked British India in the famous Imphal Campaign.
• INA drew ex-prisoners and thousands of civilian volunteers from the Indian expatriate population in Malaya and Burma and even a women’s regiment called the Rani Jhansi headed by Captain Laxmi Sahgal.