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'.
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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 given picture, answer the following:

He was elected Congress President in the year
- 1938
- 1939
- Both of these
- None of these
Mahatma Gandhi rejected proposals of …………… as a 'post-dated cheque'.
- Cripps Mission
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Cabinet Mission
- Simon Commission
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.