Question

UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
2. The Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
3. The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
4. Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and passed a resolution that authorized Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. This resolution is known as the ‘Quit India Resolution.’ Quit India Resolution was ratified by the All-India Congress Committee meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942, which was marked as the launch of the ‘Quit India Movement.’ This day is also called as August revolution/August Kranti.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Indian National Movement

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