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
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?
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?
Mahatma Gandhi rejected proposals of …………… as a 'post-dated cheque'.
- Cripps Mission
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Cabinet Mission
- Simon Commission
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