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Partition & Independence
Question No. 152Interactive Test Mode
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Q152. The Indian National Army (I.N.A.) came into existence in 1943 in:

The Indian National Army (I.N.A.) came into existence in 1943 in:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Singapore

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While the first phase of the INA was formed in Malaya under Captain Mohan Singh in 1942, it was revived and officially reorganized under Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore in July–October 1943, where he established the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind Fauj).

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Subhas Chandra Bose took leadership of the INA and announced the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore in 1943.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q152)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Singapore

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 152 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (C): "Singapore". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Subhas Chandra Bose took leadership of the INA and announced the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore in 1943.

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