Multiple choice

India had to take part in the Second World War because

  1. it had hoped to get freedom after the victory of the Allied forces

  2. it was governed by the British

  3. its leaders wanted to fight against the Fascist forces

  4. it wanted to develop its industries
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India was a British colony at the start of the Second World War; therefore, the British government declared India to be at war without consulting Indian political leaders.

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