Question

Who formed the Azad Hind Fauj in September, 1942?

• A. Rash Behari Bose
• B. Subhash Chandra Bose
• C. Rash Behari Ghosh
• D. Mohan Singh

Hint:

Remember: INA was founded by Mohan Singh (1942), but made famous under Subhash Chandra Bose (1943).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Background of Azad Hind Fauj.
The Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was first formed in 1942 in Singapore by Mohan Singh with the support of Japan, using Indian prisoners of war captured by the Japanese.
Step 2: Later leadership.
Although Mohan Singh initially founded the INA, later in 1943 Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized it and gave it strong leadership, making it famous worldwide.
Step 3: Elimination of options.
- (A) Rash Behari Bose: He helped in reorganizing but did not found it in 1942.
- (B) Subhash Chandra Bose: Took command in 1943, not the founder in 1942.
- (C) Rash Behari Ghosh: Unrelated to INA.
- (D) Mohan Singh: Correct, founded the INA in September 1942.
Conclusion: The Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1942 by Mohan Singh.