The Indian National Army (INA) uniquely featured a dedicated women's combat regiment. What was this regiment named, and who commanded it?

Rani of Jhansi Regiment; Captain Lakshmi Sahgal

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The Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), a revolutionary organization aiming to establish a federal republic, was founded in 1924 in which city? – Kanpur
In 1928, the HRA was reorganized into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) to reflect a shift toward socialist ideology. Where did this reorganization take place? – Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Which brave revolutionary died in the Lahore Central Jail in 1929 after an epic 63-day hunger strike demanding political prisoner status? – Jatin Das
The daring Chittagong Armoury Raid of 1930, aiming to seize arms and sever British communication lines, was masterminded by whom? – Surya Sen
In 1930, three young revolutionaries—Benoy, Badal, and Dinesh—launched a daring attack on the Inspector General of Prisons inside which administrative building in Calcutta? – Writers’ Building
The Simon Commission, an all-white statutory commission appointed to review the constitutional progress in India, arrived in the country in which year? – 1928
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement by embarking on the historic Dandi March to break the salt law. On what date did the march commence? – March 12, 1930
The First Round Table Conference (1930) was convened in London to discuss constitutional reforms. Which major political organization completely boycotted it? – The Indian National Congress
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact, which resulted in the temporary suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement, was signed on which date? – March 5, 1931
At the 1931 Karachi session of the Indian National Congress, landmark resolutions on Fundamental Rights and the National Economic Programme were passed. Who presided over this session? – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The highly controversial ‘Communal Award’, which provided separate electorates for the depressed classes, was announced in 1932 by which British Prime Minister? – Ramsay MacDonald
In protest against the Communal Award, Mahatma Gandhi undertook a fast unto death, culminating in the Poona Pact of 1932. Who signed this pact on behalf of the depressed classes? – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
The Government of India Act 1935 abolished ‘Dyarchy’ at the provincial level and introduced which new constitutional principle? – Provincial Autonomy
Following the provincial elections of 1937 under the new Act, the Indian National Congress swept the polls and formed ministries in how many of the 11 provinces? – 8
After resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress due to ideological differences with Mahatma Gandhi in 1939, Subhas Chandra Bose founded which new political party? – The Forward Bloc
In August 1940, the British Viceroy issued a statement offering Dominion Status after the war. Which Viceroy made this “August Offer”? – Lord Linlithgow
Rejecting the August Offer, Mahatma Gandhi launched the “Individual Satyagraha” in 1940. Who was chosen as the very first Satyagrahi? – Acharya Vinoba Bhave
In 1942, facing immense pressure from the Allies and the rapid Japanese advance, the British government sent which mission to India to secure full Indian cooperation in the war effort? – The Cripps Mission
Following the failure of the Cripps Mission, the All India Congress Committee passed the historic “Quit India” resolution on August 8, 1942, at which specific location in Bombay? – Gowalia Tank Maidan
During the Quit India Movement, when the senior leadership was imprisoned, an underground radio station named “Congress Radio” was secretly operated by whom? – Usha Mehta
The Indian National Army (INA) was formed to liberate India with Japanese assistance. It was originally conceived in Malaya in 1942 by which former British Indian Army officer? – Captain Mohan Singh
Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Southeast Asia and took over the leadership of the INA in 1943. In which city did he establish the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind)? – Singapore
The Indian National Army (INA) uniquely featured a dedicated women’s combat regiment. What was this regiment named, and who commanded it? – Rani of Jhansi Regiment; Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
Following World War II, the British government put INA officers on public trial for treason, sparking massive nationwide protests. Where were these historic trials held in 1945–46? – Red Fort, Delhi
In February 1946, a massive mutiny broke out against the British involving the ratings of the Royal Indian Navy (RIN). The mutiny originated in Bombay aboard which naval ship? – HMIS Talwar
To break the political deadlock and discuss the transfer of power, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee dispatched the Cabinet Mission to India in 1946. Which of the following British officials was NOT a member? – Lord Mountbatten
Frustrated by the Cabinet Mission Plan and determined to achieve an independent Pakistan, the Muslim League called for “Direct Action Day,” resulting in the Great Calcutta Killings. On what date was this observed? – August 16, 1946
An Interim Government of India was officially formed on September 2, 1946, to oversee the transition of power. Who served as the Vice-President of the Viceroy’s Executive Council and de facto Prime Minister? – Jawaharlal Nehru
The plan that formally proposed the partition of India into two independent dominions (India and Pakistan) is famously known as the Mountbatten Plan. On which date was it announced? – June 3, 1947
Who holds the distinction of being the first and only Indian to hold the office of Governor-General of independent India (1948–1950)? – C. Rajagopalachari

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HRA 1924: Founded in Kanpur by Ram Prasad Bismil, Sachindra Nath Sanyal, etc.
HSRA 1928: Reorganized with socialist ideals at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.
Martyrdom: Jatin Das died in Lahore Jail after a 63-day hunger strike in 1929.
Chittagong Raid: Masterminded by Surya Sen in 1930.
Writers’ Building: Attacked by Benoy, Badal, and Dinesh in Calcutta, 1930.
Simon Commission: Arrived in India in 1928, sparking widespread boycotts.
Dandi March: Commenced by Gandhi on March 12, 1930.
First Round Table: Fully boycotted by the Indian National Congress in 1930.
Gandhi-Irwin Pact: Signed on March 5, 1931, halting the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Karachi Session 1931: Presided by Sardar Patel; passed Fundamental Rights resolution.
Communal Award: Announced by British PM Ramsay MacDonald in 1932.
Poona Pact 1932: Signed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to save Gandhi’s life.
1935 Act: Abolished dyarchy and introduced Provincial Autonomy.
1937 Elections: INC won massively, forming ministries in 8 out of 11 provinces.
Forward Bloc: Founded by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939 after leaving INC presidency.
August Offer 1940: Issued by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow; rejected by INC.
Individual Satyagraha: Acharya Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first satyagrahi in 1940.
Cripps Mission: Sent in 1942; famously called a “post-dated cheque” by Gandhi.
Quit India 1942: Resolution passed at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay.
Congress Radio: Secretly operated underground by Usha Mehta during Quit India.
INA Concept: Conceived in Malaya in 1942 by Captain Mohan Singh.
Azad Hind: Provisional Govt established by Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore (1943).
Women’s Combat: Rani of Jhansi Regiment commanded by Captain Lakshmi Sahgal.
INA Trials: Historic 1945-46 trials held at the Red Fort, Delhi.
RIN Mutiny: Broke out aboard HMIS Talwar in Bombay in February 1946.
Cabinet Mission: Included Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander (NOT Mountbatten).
Direct Action Day: Called by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946.
Interim Govt 1946: Jawaharlal Nehru served as Vice-President of Executive Council.
Mountbatten Plan: Announced the partition of India on June 3, 1947.
First Indian GG: C. Rajagopalachari became the only Indian Governor-General (1948-1950).

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