Sequence: August Offer, Quit India, INA trials, RIN Revolt — UPSC Prelims...

What is the correct sequence of the following events?

1. The August Offer
2. The I.N.A. trial
3. The Quit India Movement
4. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings’ Revolt

Codes:

1. I, III, II, IV
2. III, I, II, IV
3. I, III, IV, II
4. III, I, IV, II

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The correct sequence is: August Offer → Quit India Movement → Indian National Army Trials → Royal Indian Navy Mutiny. The August Offer was announced by the British in 1940 during World War II. It was followed by the Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942. After the war, the INA trials of officers of the Indian National Army were held in 1945 at the Red Fort. Finally, the Royal Indian Naval Ratings’ Revolt took place in 1946

Answer: (a) I, III, II, IV