Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Revolt of 1946:
1.The uprising initiated as a hunger strike on February 18, 1946, at the shore establishment HMIS Talwar in Bombay.
2.The mutiny remained limited and isolated to ships stationed in Bombay.
3.A Naval Central Strike Committee was elected by the ratings to coordinate actions and present political demands.
4.The revolt concluded on February 23, 1946, following the intervention and advice of national political leaders.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The revolt began on February 18, 1946, on HMIS Talwar when naval ratings went on a hunger strike protesting against racial discrimination, low pay, and unpalatable food.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The mutiny spread rapidly beyond Bombay, encompassing 78 ships and 20 shore establishments across Karachi, Madras, Calcutta, Vishakhapatnam, and the Andaman Islands, involving nearly 20,000 ratings.
- Statement 3 is correct: To manage the strike and negotiate efficiently, the ratings formed the Naval Central Strike Committee, led by M. S. Khan and Madan Singh.
- Statement 4 is correct: On February 23, 1946, after receiving assurances and critical interventions from leaders like Vallabhbhai Patel and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the striking naval ratings formally surrendered.
