Q45 · UPPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · General Studies

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What was the name of the female regiment constituted as a part of the Azad Hind Fauj by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?

A Rani Bhabani Regiment
B Rani Jhansi Regiment
C Bharat Mata Regiment
D Veerangana Regiment

Correct answer: (b) Rani Jhansi Regiment

Explanation

  1. A

    Rani Bhabani Regiment

    Option (a) claims the female regiment was named after Rani Bhabani, a notable 18th-century ruler from Bengal. This is incorrect because Rani Bhabani had no direct association with the Azad Hind Fauj or its military formations.

  2. B

    Rani Jhansi Regiment

    Option (b) claims the all-female infantry regiment of the Azad Hind Fauj was named the Rani Jhansi Regiment, formed in July 1943 under the leadership of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and commanded by Captain Lakshmi Sahgal. This option correctly identifies the historic regiment and is the official key because it accurately matches the historical name dedicated to the valor of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.

  3. C

    Bharat Mata Regiment

    Option (c) claims the unit was called the Bharat Mata Regiment. While patriotic, this is a distractor and not the historical designation given by Netaji to the women's regiment.

  4. D

    Veerangana Regiment

    Option (d) claims the regiment was titled the Veerangana Regiment. Although veerangana means a brave woman, this terminology was not the official title of the Azad Hind Fauj's women's wing.

Summary. Official key is (b) Rani Jhansi Regiment. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose established this all-female combat unit to mobilize Indian women in the independence struggle. Named after the legendary freedom fighter Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, it served as an integral part of the Indian National Army in Southeast Asia. Other options like Rani Bhabani or Bharat Mata are incorrect distractors that do not match historical records. Therefore, option (b) is the correct choice.