History & Civics
Answer
Reasons for the passing of Quit India Resolution are summarised below:
- In 1942, the failure of the Cripps' Mission left no further meeting ground between the British Government and the Congress.
- The War situation was discouraging in 1942.
- The Japanese Army had attacked Burma (Myanmar) and was marching towards Assam.
- 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
When did the Cripps Mission come to India?
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?
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?