Question

Which of the following personalities is named known as the Sahid-Swaraj islands of Andaman-Nicobar islands?
1. Gandhiji
2. Subhas Chandra Bose
3. Vallabhbhai Patel
4. None of them

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Subhas Chandra Bose

After the Japanese had captured the islands during World War II, Subhas Chandra Bose who led the National Army in an alliance with Japan hoisted the national flag in Port Blair on December 30, 1943. He proclaimed the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as territories liberated from British rule. He had subsequently named Andaman Island Shaheed and Nicobar Island Swaraj.

Hence, the correct answer is Subhas Chandra Bose.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the three islands of Andaman and Nicobar on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Tricolor hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
• The Ross Island was renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Neil Island as Shaheed Dweep, and the Havelock Island as Swaraj dweep.