State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 132

In October 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose set up a Provisional Government of Free India, which was recognised by how many countries including Japan?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 9
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Answer: (D) 9

Explanation

Recognising states included Japan, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Burma, Thailand, the Philippines, Manchukuo and Wang Jingwei's China.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: too few.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: too few.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: too many.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: it was recognised by nine Axis-aligned states, including Japan, Germany and Italy.