Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Role of Assam in the INA Movement”

Who was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II?
- a) Mahatma Gandhi
- b) Jawaharlal Nehru
- c) Subhas Chandra Bose
- d) Sardar Patel
  Answer: c) Subhas Chandra Bose
In which year was the Indian National Army (INA) founded?
- a) 1942
- b) 1943
- c) 1944
- d) 1945
  Answer: b) 1943
The INA’s primary aim was to achieve independence for India from which colonial power?
- a) Portuguese
- b) Dutch
- c) British
- d) French
  Answer: c) British
Which region of Assam was notably involved in the INA movement due to its proximity to Japanese-occupied areas?
- a) Barak Valley
- b) Brahmaputra Valley
- c) Karbi Anglong
- d) Mikir Hills
  Answer: b) Brahmaputra Valley
Which famous Assamese leader actively supported Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA?
- a) Gopinath Bordoloi
- b) Bishnu Ram Medhi
- c) Golap Borbora
- d) Sarat Chandra Sinha
  Answer: a) Gopinath Bordoloi
In which city did the Assam-based INA recruitment drive take place?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Silchar
- c) Dibrugarh
- d) Jorhat
  Answer: a) Guwahati
Which Assamese cultural group showed significant support for the INA through performances and propaganda?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Dimasa
  Answer: b) Mishing
Which major event in 1944 was significant for the INA’s activities in Assam?
- a) The fall of Rangoon
- b) The Battle of Kohima
- c) The capture of Imphal
- d) The Japanese invasion of Assam
  Answer: b) The Battle of Kohima
Which of the following was an Assamese INA soldier who was honored posthumously for their bravery?
- a) Colonel Chandra Kanta Kakati
- b) Captain Dhiren Boro
- c) Major Durga Prasad Sarma
- d) Lieutenant Colonel Pranjal Bora
  Answer: a) Colonel Chandra Kanta Kakati
Which organization in Assam was instrumental in spreading the message of the INA during World War II?
- a) Assam Sahitya Sabha
- b) All Assam Students Union
- c) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
- d) Assam Military Intelligence Unit
  Answer: d) Assam Military Intelligence Unit
What role did Assamese newspapers play in the INA movement?
- a) They published anti-INA propaganda
- b) They were indifferent to the INA
- c) They supported and promoted INA activities
- d) They were censored by the British government
  Answer: c) They supported and promoted INA activities
The INA’s influence in Assam was particularly strong due to which factor?
- a) Assamese migration to Japan
- b) The strategic location of Assam near Japanese-occupied territories
- c) The presence of large Japanese forces in Assam
- d) The influence of British military bases in Assam
  Answer: b) The strategic location of Assam near Japanese-occupied territories
Which Assamese leader was arrested by the British for their association with the INA?
- a) Tarun Ram Phukan
- b) Sarat Chandra Sinha
- c) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- d) Hemchandra Barua
  Answer: b) Sarat Chandra Sinha
How did the local population in Assam generally react to the INA’s activities?
- a) They were mostly indifferent
- b) They were largely supportive and participated actively
- c) They were hostile and collaborated with the British
- d) They were fearful and avoided involvement
  Answer: b) They were largely supportive and participated actively
Which significant battle fought in 1944 affected the INA’s operations in Assam?
- a) The Battle of Imphal
- b) The Battle of Kohima
- c) The Battle of Burma
- d) The Battle of Singapore
  Answer: b) The Battle of Kohima
What was the main method used by the INA to recruit soldiers in Assam?
- a) Direct conscription
- b) Propaganda and appeals to patriotism
- c) Economic incentives
- d) Coercion and threats
  Answer: b) Propaganda and appeals to patriotism
Which organization in Assam was particularly active in aiding the INA’s logistics and supply lines?
- a) Assam Congress Seva Dal
- b) Assam Social Service League
- c) Assam Volunteers Association
- d) Assam Independence Front
  Answer: a) Assam Congress Seva Dal
What type of cultural activities were organized in Assam to support the INA’s cause?
- a) Political debates
- b) Traditional dance performances
- c) Public speeches and rallies
- d) Film screenings
  Answer: c) Public speeches and rallies
Which historical figure from Assam is known for their leadership role in the INA?
- a) Babulal Sharma
- b) Kanaklata Barua
- c) Nirmal Kumar Choudhury
- d) Ramesh Chandra Borah
  Answer: b) Kanaklata Barua
Which significant event in the INA’s campaign in Assam led to increased local support?
- a) The INA’s victory in the Battle of Kohima
- b) The Japanese surrender in Burma
- c) The INA’s successful raids in British territories
- d) The formation of the Azad Hind Government
  Answer: a) The INA’s victory in the Battle of Kohima
Which famous Assamese writer supported the INA movement through their works?
- a) Homen Borgohain
- b) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- c) Birinchi Kumar Baruah
- d) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi
  Answer: b) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
How did the British government respond to the INA activities in Assam?
- a) By providing support to the INA
- b) By increasing military presence and surveillance
- c) By negotiating peace with the INA
- d) By ignoring their activities
  Answer: b) By increasing military presence and surveillance
Which Assamese city became a hub for INA propaganda and recruitment?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Silchar
- c) Jorhat
- d) Dibrugarh
  Answer: a) Guwahati
Which event led to a significant increase in INA recruitment from Assam?
- a) The fall of Singapore
- b) The successful Japanese advance into India
- c) The INA’s defeat in the Battle of Kohima
- d) The formation of the Indian National Army in 1943
  Answer: a) The fall of Singapore
Which type of assistance did the Assamese people provide to the INA’s activities?
- a) Financial support
- b) Medical aid
- c) Intelligence and information
- d) Weapons and ammunition
  Answer: c) Intelligence and information
What was the primary focus of the INA’s propaganda efforts in Assam?
- a) Recruiting soldiers
- b) Gaining financial support
- c) Creating awareness about INA activities
- d) Denouncing British colonial rule
  Answer: d) Denouncing British colonial rule
Which notable Assamese figure was a key supporter and fundraiser for the INA?
- a) Gopinath Bordoloi
- b) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
- c) Anundoram Borooah
- d) Mohini Mohan Choudhury
  Answer: b) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Which Assamese poet wrote poems in support of the INA movement?
- a) Satyendranath Bordoloi
- b) Nirupama Borgohain
- c) Kamal Narayan Choudhury
- d) Dwijendralal Ray
  Answer: d) Dwijendralal Ray
The INA’s activities in Assam contributed to which broader movement in India?
- a) The Quit India Movement
- b) The Non-Cooperation Movement
- c) The Indian Independence Movement
- d) The Civil Disobedience Movement
  Answer: c) The Indian Independence Movement
How did the INA’s campaign in Assam influence post-independence politics in the region?
- a) It led to the formation of new political parties
- b) It resulted in a shift in regional political dynamics
- c) It had no significant impact on post-independence politics
- d) It increased support for the Communist Party
  Answer: b) It resulted in a shift in regional political dynamics

These questions cover various aspects of Assam’s role in the INA movement, from individual leaders to broader impacts on regional politics.

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