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What event directly led to the demand for the Quit India Movement?

  • The declaration of Dominion Status
  • The outbreak of World War I
  • The resignation of Congress ministries (correct)
  • The formation of the Muslim League

    • Which of the following was a primary cause of the Quit India Movement?

  • The Cripps Mission's success
  • The establishment of the Indian National Congress
  • The success of the Non-Cooperation Movement
  • The Japanese threat during World War II (correct)

    • What was the response of the British Government to the Congress's demand for effective power during the war?

  • To dissolve the Congress party
  • To initiate peace talks
  • To offer Dominion Status (correct)
  • To grant complete independence

    • Which provinces did the Congress control when it formed ministries in 1937?

    <p>Central Provinces and Madras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the resignation of Congress ministries affect the political landscape in India?

    <p>It increased support for the Muslim League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mahatma Gandhi's role in the Quit India Movement?

    <p>He led the movement and organized protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of establishing a Constituent Assembly?

    <p>To draft a new Constitution for India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was insufficient according to the Congress regarding British policy in India during World War II?

    <p>The grant of Dominion Status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition was laid out for provinces that did not agree to the new Constitution?

    <p>They would be allowed to obtain Dominion Status separately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor did NOT contribute to the growing resentment against British rule leading up to the Quit India Movement?

    <p>The success of the British military</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group explicitly rejected the Cripps' Mission proposals due to fears of partition?

    <p>The Hindu Mahasabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Cripps' Mission fail to offer that contributed to its rejection?

    <p>A specific timeline for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for organizing the military and material resources of India during the War?

    <p>The Government of India in cooperation with the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main criticisms from the Congress regarding the proposals?

    <p>They did not allow for provinces' non-accession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mahatma Gandhi liken the Cripps’ proposals to?

    <p>A post-dated cheque on a failing bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was particularly concerned about not having their interests sufficiently safeguarded in the Cripps' proposal?

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

    What significant change occurred in the attitude of the Muslim League in 1937?

    <p>They proclaimed Muslims could not expect justice from the Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key demands made by the Muslim League in 1940?

    <p>The establishment of a separate state called Pakistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the Congress to the August Offer in 1940?

    <p>They rejected it because it did not address the concerns of minorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who announced the Cripps' Mission in March 1942?

    <p>Winston Churchill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key feature of the Constitutional reforms proposed by the Cripps' Mission?

    <p>India would gain Dominion Status post-war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provinces and communities contributed to the name 'Pakistan'?

    <p>Punjab, Afghan, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the British government to seek a political settlement in India around 1940?

    <p>The deteriorating war situation in Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the August Offer regarding its acceptance by the Muslim League?

    <p>They rejected it due to lack of assurance for Pakistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome for the Congress Socialist Party after the Quit India Movement?

    <p>It gained strength through its role in the movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became a legendary figure in the Congress Socialist Party due to the Quit India Movement?

    <p>Jai Prakash Narayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the political environment in India after the suppression of the Quit India Movement until the end of World War II?

    <p>Political activity was largely dormant, with leaders in jail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization took the lead in the battle for Indian freedom after the Quit India Movement?

    <p>The Indian National Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Cripps Mission propose regarding India's political status during World War II?

    <p>It proposed extending full dominion status to India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason leaders like Gandhiji wanted to end British rule in India during the Japanese threat of 1942?

    <p>To prevent Japan from invading India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Congress Working Committee meeting in July 1942?

    <p>The adoption of the Quit India Resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase did Gandhiji use to describe the decision of the Congress to launch the Quit India Movement?

    <p>To Do or Die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the events on August 9, 1942?

    <p>Gandhiji and other Congress leaders were arrested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did the people of India partake in during the Quit India Movement?

    <p>They attacked symbols of British authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate cause for the Congress's call to action in 1942?

    <p>The failure of the Cripps Mission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the British response to the Quit India Movement?

    <p>The Congress was declared illegal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions in India were specifically mentioned to have experienced a disappearance of British authority during the Quit India Movement?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leaders were prominent in the underground movement during the Quit India Movement?

    <p>Achyutrao Patwardhan, Jai Prakash Narayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Aruna Asaf Ali take in August 1942?

    <p>Hoisted the Indian National flag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the government's methods to suppress the Quit India Movement?

    <p>Muzzling the press and using military force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant impact of the Quit India Movement?

    <p>It unified various communities against British rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Quit India Movement is true?

    <p>It demonstrated the growing nationalist sentiments and capacity for struggle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did women play in the Quit India Movement?

    <p>They participated actively alongside men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the British government respond to the uprising during the Quit India Movement?

    <p>They employed severe repression and violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the Quit India Movement by the end of 1942?

    <p>The movement was completely quashed with significant casualties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quit India Movement

    • The Quit India Movement was a significant Indian independence movement
    • It was driven by growing resentment against British rule
    • It involved various groups and classes uniting for freedom
    • The movement aimed to withdraw British rule from India
    • The movement was a culmination of earlier struggles for Indian independence

    Events Leading to Quit India Movement

    • Resignation of Congress Ministries in 1939
      • The Viceroy was pleased that Congress ministries governed several provinces
      • Ministries in provinces like Punjab, Bengal, and Sind did not resign for personal gain
      • The Muslim League was happy with the resignation and considered this a positive step
    • The Second World War broke out in 1939
      • Britain joined the war without consulting the Indian National Congress, which caused disagreement
      • Congress Leaders requested India's freedom before active involvement in the war
    • Cripps Mission (1942)
      • Failed to satisfy Indian demands for independence
      • Cripps Mission proposed Dominion Status, but this was rejected as inadequate by the Congress

    Quit India Movement: Further Development

    • The Congress Working Committee met in Wardha in July 1942 and established a plan
    • The Quit India Resolution was drafted
    • The resolution demanded immediate British withdrawal from India
    • The All-India Congress Committee met on August 8, 1942, and officially passed the Quit India Resolution
    • British authorities responded with arrests and suppression of the movement
    • Nationwide protests and demonstrations followed arrests

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    Test your knowledge on the Quit India Movement and its pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. This quiz covers the causes, key figures, and significant events surrounding the movement. Delve into the responses of the British government and the political implications of the movement.

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