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
The All India Congress Committee which met at Bombay on 8th August, 1942 passed the famous Quit India Resolution.
In this context, answer the following questions :
(a) Mention the reasons that led to the passing of the Resolution.
(b) Explain the spread of the Quit India Movement.
(c) State the repressive measures practised by the British Government.
(d) State the importance of the Movement.
‘The Quit India Movement made Independence of India as the only agenda of the National Movement. It proved that there could be no retreat and future negotiations could only be on the manner of the transfer of power.’
With reference to the above statement, enlist the impact of the Quit India Movement.
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
What is meant by the Quit India Movement?