Question

Why did the British realize the urgent need of the support of Indians during World War II?

• A. The British did not want to involve themselves in the war.
• B. The British wanted to divert the attention of Indians.
• C. Japan was aggressively winning Asian countries, and the British anticipated an attack on India.
• D. The British wanted to divide the Indians.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Japan was aggressively winning Asian countries, and the British anticipated an attack on India.

Japan joined the Second World War in 1941 and captured the Philippines and Malaya, and Burma immediately. It was standing at the gates of India, and rapidly advancing towards Assam. In such circumstance, the British realized that they need urgent support of the Indians.