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Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps (IWAC) in World War II

Learn about the formation, organization, leadership, roles, and battle participation of the Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps during World War II, including their contributions in Burma, Singapore, and India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Indian Women's Auxiliary Corps (IWAC) formed?

  1. 1939
  2. 1940
  3. 1941
  4. 1942
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Director of the IWAC?

  1. Jahanara Shah Nawaz
  2. Lakshmi Sahgal
  3. Aruna Asaf Ali
  4. Sucheta Kripalani
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary role of the IWAC during World War II?

  1. Providing medical assistance
  2. Operating anti-aircraft guns
  3. Transmitting military messages
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which battle was the first major engagement for the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Imphal
  2. Battle of Kohima
  3. Battle of Mandalay
  4. Battle of Meiktila
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many women served in the IWAC during World War II?

  1. Over 10,000
  2. Over 20,000
  3. Over 30,000
  4. Over 40,000
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which battle was the last major engagement for the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Rangoon
  2. Battle of Singapore
  3. Battle of Hong Kong
  4. Battle of Malaya
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the IWAC disbanded?

  1. 1946
  2. 1947
  3. 1948
  4. 1949
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the legacy of the IWAC?

  1. It paved the way for women's participation in the Indian military.
  2. It inspired other countries to form similar women's auxiliary corps.
  3. It helped to change attitudes towards women's roles in society.
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following women was a prominent member of the IWAC?

  1. Sucheta Kripalani
  2. Lakshmi Sahgal
  3. Aruna Asaf Ali
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the motto of the IWAC?

  1. Service Before Self
  2. Duty, Honour, Country
  3. For God and Country
  4. Victory or Death
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following battles was not fought by the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Imphal
  2. Battle of Kohima
  3. Battle of Stalingrad
  4. Battle of Meiktila
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the uniform of the IWAC?

  1. Khaki shirt and skirt
  2. Blue shirt and skirt
  3. Green shirt and skirt
  4. Red shirt and skirt
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following countries did the IWAC serve in during World War II?

  1. India
  2. Burma
  3. Singapore
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the highest rank that a woman could achieve in the IWAC?

  1. Lieutenant
  2. Captain
  3. Major
  4. Colonel
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many women were awarded the Padma Shri for their service in the IWAC?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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