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 is 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
About 10,000 people died in firing and 70,000 were put behind the bars during the
- Civil Disobedience Movement
- Champaran Satyagraha
- Quit India Movement
- Kheda Satyagraha
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?
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