Which Indian nationalist leader looked upon a war between Germany and Britain as a godsent opportunity which would enable Indians to exploit the situation to their advantage?

1. C. Rajagopalachari
2. M. A. Jinnah
3. Subhas Chandra Bose
4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Subhas Chandra Bose treated the war as a chance to exploit Britain’s weakness, urging mass action at Wardha in 1939 and seeking Axis support. His readiness to use wartime conditions and foreign aid defined his independence strategy.

Answer: (c) Subhas Chandra Bose