Q. The Indian Independence League was set up by
(a) Ras Behari Bose
(b) S. M. Joshi
(c) Jayaprakash Narayan
(d) Aruna Asaf Ali.
Ans: (a) Ras Behari Bose
Explanation: The correct option is (a) Ras Behari Bose.
The Indian Independence League was set up by Ras Behari Bose. He was a prominent revolutionary and nationalist leader who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. The Indian Independence League was established in 1942 with the objective of working towards the liberation of India from British colonial rule.
Ras Behari Bose actively organized and mobilized Indian nationalists in Southeast Asia, primarily in Japan and Southeast Asian countries, to support the cause of Indian independence. He sought support from the Axis powers during World War II and collaborated with the Japanese forces in their efforts to liberate India from British rule.
The Indian Independence League under Ras Behari Bose’s leadership aimed to gather resources, raise an army, and coordinate efforts to overthrow British colonial rule in India. It played a significant role in galvanizing Indian support abroad and organizing activities to further the cause of Indian independence.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Ras Behari Bose as the person who set up the Indian Independence League.