Indian Freedom Movement

Step 1: Background of Azad Hind Fauj.
The Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was first formed in 1942 in Singapore by Mohan Singh with the support of Japan, using Indian prisoners of war captured by the Japanese.
Step 2: Later leadership.
Although Mohan Singh initially founded the INA, later in 1943 Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized it and gave it strong leadership, making it famous worldwide.
Step 3: Elimination of options.
- (A) Rash Behari Bose: He helped in reorganizing but did not found it in 1942.
- (B) Subhash Chandra Bose: Took command in 1943, not the founder in 1942.
- (C) Rash Behari Ghosh: Unrelated to INA.
- (D) Mohan Singh: Correct, founded the INA in September 1942.
Conclusion: The Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1942 by Mohan Singh.

Step 1: Background of Champaran Satyagraha.
The Champaran movement (1917) was Gandhiji’s first Satyagraha in India. It was against the oppressive indigo plantation system in Bihar where peasants were forced to grow indigo under the tinkathia system.
Step 2: Role of Raj Kumar Shukla.
Raj Kumar Shukla, a local peasant leader of Champaran, persistently requested Gandhiji to come and witness the plight of the indigo farmers. Moved by his request, Gandhiji visited Champaran and launched the movement.
Step 3: Elimination of options.
- (A) Rajendra Prasad: He later supported Gandhi but did not invite him.
- (B) J.B. Kripalani: Associated with Gandhiji but not linked to the initial request.
- (C) Raj Kumar Shukla: Correct, he persuaded Gandhiji to visit Champaran.
- (D) Tilak: Not related to Champaran.
Conclusion: Gandhiji went to Champaran on the request of Raj Kumar Shukla.