Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following statements regarding the agitation for the release of INA prisoners:

No. Statement
1. It was publicised through editorials, pamphlets, meetings, INA Day and INA Week.
2. It spread beyond major cities to regions such as Coorg, Baluchistan and Assam.
3. Its supporters included Congress, the Muslim League, communists, Akalis, the RSS and the Hindu Mahasabha.
4. It penetrated traditional pillars of colonial rule, including government employees, titled loyalists and members of the armed forces.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
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