History & Civics
Answer
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
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Mahatma Gandhi rejected proposals of …………… as a 'post-dated cheque'.
- Cripps Mission
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In 1942, the threat of …………… invasion of India convinced the Indian leaders that for India's safety, the British should withdraw from India immediately.
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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?