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The historic Naval Revolt of 1946 officially started in which city?

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

Answer options

  1. Madras
  2. Calcutta
  3. Karachi
  4. Bombay

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bombay

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Bombay šŸ“š Explanation: The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny started on February 18, 1946, in the port city of Bombay. The Indian naval ratings stationed on the ship HMIS Talwar went on a massive strike to protest against racist abuse, unpalatable food, and terrible working conditions. The mutiny rapidly spread to other ports, serving as the final nail in the coffin of British colonial rule.