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Prelims 2021 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 43

With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
  2. The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
  3. The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
  4. Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

Answer

The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

  • (a) Correct. On 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) at Bombay adopted the Quit India Resolution.
  • (b) Incorrect. Expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council with more Indians happened later, mainly under the August Offer/Wavell phase, not on 8 August 1942.
  • (c) Incorrect. Congress ministries resigned in 1939 after India was dragged into the Second World War without consultation.
  • (d) Incorrect. The Cripps Mission proposals were made in March 1942, not specifically tied to 8 August 1942, though they did speak of Dominion Status after the war.

Therefore, the correct answer is (a).

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