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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the first two Indian territories liberated in 1944 under Provisional Govt. of Azad Hind renamed as ______.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Martyrs’ Lands
  2. “Sahid” and “Swaraj” Islands
  3. Azad Hindustan
  4. Jai Hind Islands

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: “Sahid” and “Swaraj” Islands

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) “Sahid” and “Swaraj” Islands 📚 Explanation: In 1943, the Japanese army handed over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the Provisional Government of Azad Hind. Subhas Chandra Bose officially renamed them 'Shaheed' (Martyr) and 'Swaraj' (Self-rule). This act was a symbolic victory for the Indian independence struggle abroad. The islands were the first Indian territories to be liberated from British rule.