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Updated on 15 Jan 2026, 12:18 IST
Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated every year on 23rd January to honor the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India’s greatest freedom fighters. Known for his fearless leadership and revolutionary ideology, Netaji played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence.
He was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha, Subhas Chandra Bose was a brilliant student who cleared the Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination but resigned to join India’s freedom movement. Unlike other leaders, he believed that armed struggle was necessary to overthrow British rule.
He formed the Indian National Army (INA) with the slogan “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom.” His leadership inspired millions, and his mysterious disappearance in 1945 remains one of history’s greatest debates.
Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated to:
The day is observed through speeches, essays, GK quizzes, cultural programs, and patriotic events across schools and institutions.
1. When is Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti celebrated?
A) 26 January
B) 15 August
C) 23 January
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D) 2 October
Answer: 23 January
2. What was Subhas Chandra Bose popularly known as?
A) Mahatma
B) Netaji
C) Lokmanya
D) Sardar
Answer: Netaji
3. In which year was Subhas Chandra Bose born?
A) 1885
B) 1897
C) 1901
D) 1910
Answer: 1897
4. Where was Subhas Chandra Bose born?
A) Kolkata
B) Delhi
C) Cuttack
D) Patna
Answer: Cuttack
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5. Which Indian state is Cuttack located in?
A) Bihar
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Assam
Answer: Odisha
6. Which exam did Subhas Chandra Bose clear but later resign from?
A) IAS
B) IPS
C) ICS
D) IFS
Answer: ICS
7. What was Netaji’s ideology for freedom?
A) Non-violence
B) Armed struggle
C) Negotiation
D) Neutrality
Answer: Armed struggle
8. What was the name of Netaji’s army?
A) Indian Freedom Army
B) Azad Army
C) Indian National Army
D) Swaraj Sena
Answer: Indian National Army
9. What is the short form of Indian National Army?
A) IFA
B) INA
C) INS
D) IMA
Answer: INA
10. What famous slogan is associated with Netaji?
A) Jai Hind
B) Inquilab Zindabad
C) Vande Mataram
D) Satyameva Jayate
Answer: Jai Hind
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11. “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom” was said by?
A) Bhagat Singh
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose
12. Which country helped INA during World War II?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) France
Answer: Japan
13. Netaji disappeared in which year?
A) 1942
B) 1945
C) 1947
D) 1950
Answer: 1945
14. Netaji’s death is considered?
A) Confirmed
B) Natural
C) Accidental
D) Mysterious
Answer: Mysterious
15. Netaji was the President of which party?
A) BJP
B) Congress
C) Muslim League
D) Communist Party
Answer: Congress
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16. Netaji founded which political group after leaving Congress?
A) Forward Bloc
B) Swaraj Party
C) Ghadar Party
D) Azad Party
Answer: Forward Bloc
17. Which greeting did Netaji popularize?
A) Namaste
B) Salaam
C) Jai Hind
D) Bharat Mata
Answer: Jai Hind
18. Subhas Chandra Bose’s father was a?
A) Teacher
B) Lawyer
C) Doctor
D) Farmer
Answer: Lawyer
19. What was Netaji’s mother’s name?
A) Prabhavati Devi
B) Kamala Nehru
C) Sarojini Devi
D) Kasturba Gandhi
Answer: Prabhavati Devi
20. Which movement inspired Netaji the most?
A) Quit India
B) Non-Cooperation
C) Revolutionary movement
D) Civil Disobedience
Answer: Revolutionary
21. Netaji believed freedom should be achieved by?
A) Peace
B) Negotiation
C) Force
D) Prayer
Answer: Force
22. INA was formed during which war?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) Cold War
D) Indo-Pak War
Answer: World War II
23. Netaji’s statue is located at India Gate replaced which statue?
A) Gandhi
B) Queen Victoria
C) King George V
D) Nehru
Answer: King George V
24. Which book was written by Subhas Chandra Bose?
A) Discovery of India
B) My Experiments with Truth
C) An Indian Pilgrim
D) Wings of Fire
Answer: An Indian Pilgrim
25. Netaji’s leadership quality was best known for?
A) Fearlessness
B) Silence
C) Humility
D) Patience
Answer: Fearlessness
26. Netaji Jayanti is also known as?
A) Desh Prem Diwas
B) Parakram Diwas
C) Shaheed Diwas
D) Azadi Diwas
Answer: Parakram Diwas
27. Parakram Diwas means?
A) Peace Day
B) Courage Day
C) Victory Day
D) Unity Day
Answer: Courage
28. Subhas Chandra Bose studied in which university?
A) Delhi University
B) Calcutta University
C) Oxford University
D) Mumbai University
Answer: Calcutta University
29. Netaji’s ideology inspired which generation most?
A) Elders
B) Youth
C) Children
D) Teachers
Answer: Youth
30. Netaji believed discipline was key to?
A) Freedom
B) Wealth
C) Education
D) Power
Answer: Freedom
31. Which color is associated with INA uniform?
A) White
B) Khaki
C) Blue
D) Green
Answer: Khaki
32. Subhas Chandra Bose was influenced by which Indian leader early on?
A) Gandhi
B) Tilak
C) Nehru
D) Patel
Answer: Tilak
33. Netaji resigned from ICS in which country?
A) India
B) England
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: England
34. Which term best describes Netaji’s personality?
A) Revolutionary
B) Passive
C) Neutral
D) Hesitant
Answer: Revolutionary
35. Netaji believed independence was?
A) Optional
B) Impossible
C) Non-negotiable
D) Delayed
Answer: Non-negotiable
36. INA soldiers were also called?
A) Patriots
B) Freedom Army
C) Azad Hind Fauj
D) Swaraj Dal
Answer: Azad Hind Fauj
37. Netaji formed a provisional government called?
A) Swaraj Sarkar
B) Azad Hind Government
C) Indian Republic
D) National Front
Answer: Azad Hind Government
38. Netaji’s leadership symbolized?
A) Fear
B) Discipline
C) Unity
D) All of these
Answer: All
39. Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti inspires which value most?
A) Patriotism
B) Laziness
C) Competition
D) Comfort
Answer: Patriotism
40. Netaji believed youth are the?
A) Future leaders
B) Present leaders
C) Weak force
D) Neutral force
Answer: Future
41. Which phrase best defines Netaji’s dream?
A) Free India
B) Rich India
C) Silent India
D) Divided India
Answer: Free
42. Netaji’s struggle was against which rule?
A) Mughal
B) French
C) British
D) Portuguese
Answer: British
43. Netaji’s contribution is mainly in?
A) Literature
B) Sports
C) Freedom struggle
D) Science
Answer: Freedom
44. Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti is mainly celebrated in?
A) Schools
B) Offices
C) Homes
D) All places
Answer: All
45. Netaji believed action was more important than?
A) Dreams
B) Words
C) Plans
D) Knowledge
Answer: Words
46. Netaji’s leadership message was?
A) Be afraid
B) Be silent
C) Be brave
D) Be rich
Answer: Brave
47. INA fought mainly in which region?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) Southeast Asia
D) America
Answer: Southeast Asia
48. Netaji is remembered as a symbol of?
A) Discipline
B) Sacrifice
C) Courage
D) All of these
Answer: All
49. Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti teaches students about?
A) Fear
B) Escape
C) Responsibility
D) Carelessness
Answer: Responsibility
50. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will always be remembered as?
A) Teacher
B) Revolutionary leader
C) Philosopher
D) Poet
Answer: Revolutionary
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In 2026, India will celebrate the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The official theme for Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2026 has not been announced by the Government of India. Generally, the celebrations focus on patriotism, courage, leadership, and national pride, reflecting Netaji’s ideals.
23 January is observed as Parakram Diwas (Day of Valor) to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is observed as a holiday or special commemorative day in many states, schools, and institutions across India.
On 18 August 1945, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was reported to have died in a plane crash in Taiwan. However, the circumstances of his death remain mysterious and debated, making it one of the most discussed events in Indian history.
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