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Flashcards on India's Contribution to World Wars
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Approximately how many Indian soldiers served in World War I?
1.3 million
Which side did India fight for in World War I?
Allies
How many Indian soldiers were estimated to have been killed or missing in WWI?
74,000
What was the primary role of Indian soldiers in World War II?
Infantry
India provided a key resource for the allied forces in WWII, mainly?
Soldiers
Which Indian leader during WWI supported the British with the hope of gaining self-governance?
Mahatma Gandhi
India's contribution to World War II included financial support worth how much?
Over £2 billion
Which corps was formed by Indian POWs to fight against the British in WWII?
Indian National Army (INA)
What was the naval uprising against British rule in 1946 primarily known as?
Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
In WWII, Indian troops were crucial in which 1941 battle?
Battle of El Alamein
During WWI, Indians fought in which major European battle?
Battle of the Somme
Indian soldiers were awarded how many Victoria Crosses during WWI?
11
What was the largest volunteer army in history, during WWII?
The British Indian Army
Which movement during WWII demanded the British to 'Quit India'?
The Quit India Movement
India's military contribution to WWII was critical in which Asian theater?
Burma Campaign
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Which army was the largest volunteer force during World War II?
United States Army
Soviet Red Army
The British Indian Army
German Wehrmacht
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What was the significance of the Battle of El Alamein to Indian troops in WWII?
They observed but did not participate
They played a crucial role
They were defeated
It was fought after the war
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Who led the Indian National Army (INA) against the British in WWII?
Mahatma Gandhi
Subhas Chandra Bose
Jawaharlal Nehru
Bhagat Singh
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How many soldiers from India served in World War I?
500,000
1.3 million
2 million
750,000
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For what honor were 11 Indian soldiers awarded during WWI?
The Iron Cross
Victoria Cross
Military Cross
The George Cross
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What major battle did Indian troops fight in during World War I?
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Ypres
Battle of Tannenberg
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Who was the prominent Indian leader who supported the British in WWI hoping for self-governance?
B.R. Ambedkar
Mahatma Gandhi
Rabindranath Tagore
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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During WWII, how much financial support did India provide to the Allies?
£500 million
Over £2 billion
£1 billion
£50 million
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The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny was an uprising against British rule in what year?
1942
1946
1944
1940
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Which movement during WWII was pivotal in India’s struggle for independence?
Salt Satyagraha
The Quit India Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
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