History & Civics
Answer
Two salient features of August Offer were-
- India would be given a Dominion Status when the War would end.
- A Constituent Assembly would be set up. It would consist of the members elected by the Lower House of the Indian Legislature and the representatives of the Princely States nominated by their rulers. It would be set up to draft a new Constitution.
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In 1942, the threat of …………… invasion of India convinced the Indian leaders that for India's safety, the British should withdraw from India immediately.
- German
- French
- Japanese
- Italian
The …………… did not accept the August Offer (1940), as it did not give a clear assurance for the establishment of Pakistan.
- Muslim League
- Communist Party of India
- Indian National Congress
- Congress Socialist Party
With reference to the given picture, answer the following questions :
(a) Name the personality and the reform proposals proposed by him.
(b) Why did the mission fail?
(c) Name any two features of the mission.
What is meant by the Quit India Movement?