In which year was The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) founded?

1943

The correct answer is Option (1) → 1943

The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) was founded in 1943.

It was established on May 25, 1943, during the first All India Conference held in Mumbai (then Bombay). The association was formed as a cultural wing of the anti-fascist movement and played a pivotal role in the Indian independence struggle by using performing arts to raise social and political awareness.