What was the main demand of the Quit India Movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?

D. Immediate independence from British rule

A. Dominion status within the British Empire

B. Provincial autonomy under the 1935 Act

C. Separate electorate for Muslims

D. Immediate independence from British rule

The Cripps Mission proposed for India.

C. Independence at the end of WW-II

B. Complete independence immediately

C. Independence at the end of WW-II

D. Provincial autonomy under British supervision

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31.
In 1942, Cripps Mission was headed by ?
Correct Answer: A. Stafford Cripps
One-liner
The Cripps Mission of 1942 was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, a senior British Labour Party minister.
32.
Which movement was started in Bengal in 1942?
Correct Answer: B. Quit India Movement
One-liner
The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942, and while it was a nationwide movement, it gained intense momentum in Bengal where parallel local leadership emerged.
33.
Non-Accession clause was mentioned in ?
Correct Answer: C. Cripps Mission
One-liner
The Non-Accession clause was mentioned in the Cripps Mission proposals of 1942.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
In which year did the Cripps Mission arrive in India?
Correct Answer: C. 1942
One-liner
The Cripps Mission arrived in India in 1942.
35.
What was the main demand of the Quit India Movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?
Correct Answer: D. Immediate independence from British rule
One-liner
The main demand of the Quit India Movement was immediate independence from British rule.
36.
Rajaji Formula was given in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1942
One-liner
The Rajaji Formula was given in 1942 by C. Rajagopalachari to resolve the political deadlock between the Congress and the Muslim League.
37.
Which among the following took place on 8 August 1942?
Correct Answer: A. Quit India Movement
One-liner
The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942 at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee.
38.
Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Quit India Movement?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Linlithgow
One-liner
The Viceroy of India at the time of the Quit India Movement (1942) was Lord Linlithgow.
39.
The Cripps Mission proposed for India.
Correct Answer: C. Independence at the end of WW-II
One-liner
The Cripps Mission (1942) proposed independence at the end of WW-II for India in return for full cooperation during the war.
40.
The basic objective of the Cripps Mission was to achieve the Indian support for ?
Correct Answer: B. World War II
One-liner
The basic objective of the Cripps Mission (1942) was to secure Indian support for World War II by offering proposals for post-war dominion status.

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