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)(iii) What is the meaning of the phrase 'feeling helpless and frustrated'?

Hint:

When analyzing phrases, think about the emotions or mental states they represent and their impact on the individual or group involved.

Answer 1

The phrase 'feeling helpless and frustrated' refers to the emotional state of nationalist Indians who felt powerless in their struggle for independence. They were frustrated because they were unable to change the situation, with little progress being made toward achieving freedom. % Final Answer \[\boxed{\text{The phrase means feeling powerless and unable to affect change, leading to frustration.}}\]