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What was the primary demand of the ‘Quit India’ resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee in July 1942?
What was the primary demand of the ‘Quit India’ resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee in July 1942?
- Negotiations for gradual independence over a ten-year period.
- The immediate transfer of power to Indians and complete British withdrawal. (correct)
- Immediate declaration of India as a dominion under British rule.
- Formation of a coalition government with British representation.
Which event directly preceded and significantly influenced the launch of the Quit India Movement?
Which event directly preceded and significantly influenced the launch of the Quit India Movement?
- The widespread acceptance of British policies by the Indian populace.
- The implementation of new economic reforms that stabilized the Indian economy.
- The failure of the Cripps Mission and the widespread discontent from World War II. (correct)
- The successful negotiation of Indian representation in the British Parliament.
Which of the following best describes the scale and nature of the Quit India Movement?
Which of the following best describes the scale and nature of the Quit India Movement?
- A diplomatic effort to negotiate terms of independence with the British government.
- A non-violent mass struggle involving people from all sections of society. (correct)
- A series of isolated protests led by regional political figures.
- A violent uprising focused on strategic British installations.
What was a typical form of protest or resistance employed by participants in the Quit India Movement?
What was a typical form of protest or resistance employed by participants in the Quit India Movement?
How did the British authorities primarily respond to the Quit India Movement?
How did the British authorities primarily respond to the Quit India Movement?
Which slogan is most closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi's call to action during the Quit India Movement?
Which slogan is most closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi's call to action during the Quit India Movement?
Besides prominent leaders, which demographic groups actively participated in the Quit India Movement?
Besides prominent leaders, which demographic groups actively participated in the Quit India Movement?
What overall effect did the Quit India Movement have on the British administration in India?
What overall effect did the Quit India Movement have on the British administration in India?
Which of the following female leaders is associated with participation in the Quit India Movement?
Which of the following female leaders is associated with participation in the Quit India Movement?
What prompted Gandhi to launch a movement calling for the complete withdrawal of the British from India?
What prompted Gandhi to launch a movement calling for the complete withdrawal of the British from India?
Flashcards
What was the 'Quit India' resolution?
What was the 'Quit India' resolution?
A resolution passed in Wardha on July 14, 1942, demanding the immediate transfer of power to Indians and the British to leave India.
When and where was the 'Quit India' resolution endorsed?
When and where was the 'Quit India' resolution endorsed?
August 8, 1942, in Bombay, the All India Congress Committee endorsed the Quit India resolution.
What did the 'Quit India' resolution call for?
What did the 'Quit India' resolution call for?
A call for non-violent mass struggle throughout the country with the aim of compelling the British to leave India.
What was Gandhi's famous speech?
What was Gandhi's famous speech?
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Who participated in the Quit India Movement?
Who participated in the Quit India Movement?
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Name three women leaders of the Quit India Movement
Name three women leaders of the Quit India Movement
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Study Notes
- The failure of the Cripps Mission combined with the effects of World War II caused widespread discontentment in India.
- This led Gandhi to launch a movement calling for the complete withdrawal of the British from India.
- On July 14, 1942, the Congress Working Committee in Wardha passed the ‘Quit India’ resolution, demanding the immediate transfer of power to Indians.
- On August 8, 1942, in Bombay, the All India Congress Committee endorsed the resolution, calling for a non-violent mass struggle throughout the country.
- During this time, Gandhi delivered the famous ‘Do or Die’ speech.
- The call for ‘Quit India’ brought the state machinery to a standstill in large parts of the country.
- People voluntarily joined the movement by observing hartals, and holding demonstrations and processions with national songs and slogans.
- The movement was a mass movement that included students, workers, and peasants.
- Leaders such as Jayprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, and Ram Manohar Lohia actively participated.
- Many women also participated, including Matangini Hazra in Bengal, Kanaklata Barua in Assam, and Rama Devi in Odisha.
- The British responded with force and took over a year to suppress the movement.
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