History & Civics
What did the Congress think of the threat of a Japanese attack on India in 1942?
Answer
Gandhiji observed, 'The presence of British in India was an invitation to Japan to invade India. Their withdrawal removes the bait.' The Indian leaders were anxious to save their country from the Japanese invasion but their slavery was a hindrance. Gandhiji and other leaders were convinced that this situation called for complete independence from the British immediately. Gandhiji said, 'India's safety, and Britain's too, lies in the orderly and timely British withdrawal from India'.
Related Questions
Mention any two ways in which the British Government in India reacted to the Quit India Resolution.
At Wardha, the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution that was passed in Bombay. Name the resolution.
- Poorna Swaraj Resolution
- Quit India Resolution
- Non-Cooperation Resolution
- Swaraj Resolution
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?
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.