History & Civics
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With the Japanese army rapidly advancing towards India, it became necessary for the British to break the political deadlock in India. Churchill announced in March 1942, that Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the War Cabinet, would go to India for consultation with all the parties and convince them to assist the British in Second World War.
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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
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.
What is meant by the Quit India Movement?
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?