Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The Indian National Army plans went away with the defeat of Japan. Subhash Bose was killed in a plane accident while on his way to Tokyo. It is true that many leaders did not like the idea of India winning freedom with the assistance of a country like Japan and her fascist allies. But during the closing years of the war, Subhash Bose and the Indian National Army served to hold up the dropping spirits of the nationalist Indians at home, who were feeling helpless and frustrated. They set before all sections of the Indian people, including those serving in the army, an example of courage and patriotism which was both inspiring and ennobling. Therefore, when the Government announced their decision to prosecute some of the Indian National Army officers for treason because they had broken their oath of loyalty to the British crown, there was a wave of nationalist protest. There were massive demonstrations all over the country. There were persistent demands that the officers should be released.
(e)(i) Which word in the passage means 'mutiny'?

Hint:

Focus on context to identify words with meanings related to rebellion or betrayal when analyzing passages about resistance.

Answer 1

The word 'treason' in the passage refers to ‘mutiny’. The Indian National Army officers were being prosecuted for treason, which is essentially a form of rebellion against the British crown, similar to mutiny. % Final Answer \[\boxed{\text{The word 'treason' in the passage means 'mutiny'.}}\]