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When was the Quit India Movement launched?
When was the Quit India Movement launched?
What did Gandhi demand in the Quit India Movement?
What did Gandhi demand in the Quit India Movement?
Where was Gandhi's Quit India speech delivered?
Where was Gandhi's Quit India speech delivered?
How did Viceroy Linlithgow describe the Quit India Movement?
How did Viceroy Linlithgow describe the Quit India Movement?
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How did the British respond to the Quit India Movement?
How did the British respond to the Quit India Movement?
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Which of the following is not a common topic for news reports?
Which of the following is not a common topic for news reports?
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What is news sometimes called to differentiate it from soft media?
What is news sometimes called to differentiate it from soft media?
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What has increased the speed with which news can spread?
What has increased the speed with which news can spread?
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How did people transport new information throughout history?
How did people transport new information throughout history?
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Where did newspapers become established over centuries?
Where did newspapers become established over centuries?
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Study Notes
The Quit India Movement
- The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942.
- Gandhi demanded an end to British rule and immediate independence from British colonial rule.
- Gandhi's Quit India speech was delivered at the Gowalia Tank in Mumbai.
British Response and Reaction
- Viceroy Linlithgow described the Quit India Movement as a "call to anarchy".
- The British responded to the Quit India Movement with mass arrests and violent repression.
News and Journalism
- Hard news is sometimes called to differentiate it from soft media.
- The speed with which news can spread has increased due to advancements in technology.
- Historically, people transported new information through word of mouth, printed materials, and postal services.
- Newspapers became established over centuries in urban areas, particularly in Europe and North America.
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Test your knowledge of the Quit India Movement with this quiz. Learn about the historical background, key events, and leaders involved in the movement for India's independence from British rule.
