What is the reason that the Naval Revolution took place in 1946, on Feb 18th at Bombay?

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  1. For promotions
  2. To protest against the bad food and behaviour of their British officers
  3. To protest that the British couldn't permit to form a union
  4. To protest for high wages

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Option 2 : To protest against the bad food and behaviour of their British officers
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The correct answer is To protest against the bad food and behaviour of their British officers).

Key Points

  • This revolution encompasses the total strike and found support throughout India from the west to the east.
  • It ultimately came to involve over 20,000 sailors in 78 ships and shore establishments.
  • The mutiny was repressed with force by British troops and Royal Navy warships along with total casualties of 8 dead and 33 wounded.
  • The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League condemned it whereas the Communist Party was the only one that supported the strikers.
  • Lord Wavell (1944-1947) was Governor-General/Viceroy of India when  Indian Navy Mutiny happened.
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