History & Civics
Answer
Three proposals of the Cripps' Mission 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.
- Provisions would also be made for the protection of the racial and religious minorities.
Related Questions
With reference to the Cripps Mission, explain :
(a) Why was the Cripps Mission sent to India?
(b) Mention four causes of their proposals.
(c) Why did both Congress and Muslim League reject it?
Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow:
Govt. Decides to Meet Congress "Challenge"
Action To Be Preventive
Not Punitive—Indian Express, August 10, 1942
Which "Challenge" is referred to in the above newspaper article? What 'Action' did the Government take?
When did the Cripps Mission come to India?
Mention any two ways in which the British Government in India reacted to the Quit India Resolution.