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

2021History

AThe Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

BThe Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.

CThe Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.

DCripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

Explanation

On 8th August 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) passed the Quit India Resolution, which called for the immediate British withdrawal from India. This marked the beginning of the Quit India Movement, a significant civil disobedience movement against British rule in India.

Quit India Movement was launched in response to

2013History

ACabinet Mission Plan

BCripps Proposals

CSimon Commission Report

DWavell Plan

Explanation

The Quit India Movement was triggered by the failure of the British government's delegation led by Sir Stafford Cripps to address the Indian National Congress's main demand for a clear timeline for self-government.

Which one of the following observation is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?

2011History

AIt was a non-violent movement

BIt was led by Mahatma Gandhi

CIt was a spontaneous movements

DIt did not attract the labour class in general

Explanation

The Quit India Movement of 1942 was a significant event in the Indian National Movement. While it was led by Mahatma Gandhi, it was not entirely a non-violent movement, as some instances of violence, such as the burning and destruction of police stations and railway stations, occurred during the protests. The movement was characterized by its spontaneity and widespread participation, although it did not attract the labor class in general.

With which one of the following movements is the slogan 'Do or die' associated?

2009History

ASwadeshi Movement

BNon-Cooperation Movement

CCivil Disobedience Movement

DQuit India Movement

Explanation

During the Quit India Movement in 1942, Mahatma Gandhi famously used the slogan 'Do or die' to rally the Indian people towards the cause of independence.

What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. The August offer 2. The I.N.A trial 3. The Quit India Movement 4. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings' Revolt.

1998History

A1, 3, 2, 4

B3, 1, 2, 4

C1, 3, 4, 2

D3, 1, 4, 2

Explanation

In the timeline of events during the Indian National Movement, the August Offer occurred in 1940, followed by the Quit India Movement in 1942, the INA Trial in 1945, and the Royal Indian Naval Ratings' Revolt in 1946. The correct sequence is option (a) - 1, 3, 2, 4.