Question

S1: Japan captured Indian soldiers of the British army during the Second World War and were known as Indian Prisoners of War.

S2: Around 40,000 soldiers threw off their allegiance to the British and fought for India's freedom.

Select whether the above statements are True or False.

• A. S1: True; S2: True
• B. S1: True; S2: False
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True

A large number of Indian soldiers of the British army were captured by Japan as Indian Prisoners of War. Soon, the numbers increased to 40,000. They threw off their allegiance to the British and decided to fight for India’s freedom.