Final Phase of National Movement
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What was the primary purpose of the Government of India Act of 1935?

  • To establish British control over India permanently
  • To grant full independence to India
  • To allow provinces to hold elections and form governments (correct)
  • To abolish the British monarchy in India

    • What percentage of the population was granted the right to vote for the provincial assemblies under the Government of India Act of 1935?

  • 50%
  • 1%
  • 25%
  • 12% (correct)

    • How many provinces had a Congress Prime Minister after the elections in 1937?

  • 5 out of 11
  • 8 out of 11 (correct)
  • 3 out of 11
  • 10 out of 11

    • Which major world event influenced the political situation in India between 1939 and 1942?

    <p>World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural obligation did Britain impose regarding India's participation in World War II?

    <p>Indians had to support the war without negotiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What internal conflict did Congress face regarding the Second World War?

    <p>Should they support British rule?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the concerns for Indians regarding their support for the British during the war?

    <p>The potential threat posed by Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the political landscape in India, what was a major question the Congress leaders faced during World War II?

    <p>Should India fight for global freedom over independence?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of Congress leaders regarding Britain during the fascist threat?

    <p>Britain's expectation for India to support them without freeing India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ideology did Congress leaders oppose during the rise of fascism?

    <p>Fascism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did M.K. Gandhi refer to Adolf Hitler in his letter?

    <p>My friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Winston Churchill's political affiliation during the war?

    <p>Conservative Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did the Labour Party take in comparison to the Conservatives regarding Indian freedom?

    <p>They were more willing to help Indians achieve freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic did Gandhi state he had deliberately avoided while addressing Hitler?

    <p>War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main argument Gandhi presented in his letter to Hitler?

    <p>Preventing a war to save humanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British government realize about their stance on India during the fascist conflict?

    <p>They needed to consider dismantling their empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Final Phase of National Movement

    • The last phase of the National Movement involved significant questions leading to India's partition.
    • Complicated dynamics arose between supporting Britain in WWII and the pursuit of independence.

    India During World War II (1939-42)

    • WWII began in 1939 while India was largely governed by Congress ministries.
    • The Government of India Act, passed in 1935, allowed partial self-governance, with limited voting rights (12% provincial assemblies, 1% Central assembly).
    • Congress won elections in eight out of 11 provinces in 1937, forming local governments under British supervision.

    Dilemma of War Support

    • The British announced India would participate in WWII without consulting Indian leaders.
    • Congress leaders debated the merits of aiding Britain against Axis powers and prioritizing India's own freedom struggle.
    • The rise of Fascism, especially under Hitler, posed moral dilemmas regarding support for the war.

    Divisions within Congress

    • Most Congress leaders opposed Fascism and the totalitarian regimes in Europe, correlating this with India's own fight for freedom.
    • The expectation was that Britain would recognize their reliance on Indian support while denying full independence.

    British Political Context

    • At the time, Britain was under an all-party government led by Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Conservative).
    • Conservatives aimed to retain the British Empire, while the Labour Party was more supportive of Indian independence.

    Gandhi's Letter to Hitler

    • Mahatma Gandhi penned a letter to Hitler in a personal plea for peace, expressing concern over the potential devastation of war.
    • He declined to participate in war and sought a resolution through non-violent means.

    Political Landscape in India

    • The complexities of the political situation illustrated the struggle between imperial interests and rising demands for self-rule.
    • The approach towards supporting the war reflected broader tensions within India's nationalist movements and British colonial policies.

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