Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
- AIt was a non-violent movementCorrect
- BIt was led by Mahatma Gandhi
- CIt was a spontaneous movement
- DIt did not attract the labour class in general
Explanation
The Quit India Movement of 1942 was launched by Mahatma Gandhi. The question asks which observation is NOT true:
A) It was a non-violent movement: This is NOT true. While Gandhi intended it to be non-violent, the movement turned violent in many places after the arrest of leaders. There were widespread acts of sabotage, destruction of government property, cutting of telegraph wires, and attacks on police stations.
B) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi: True.
C) It was a spontaneous movement: True. After the arrest of top leaders on August 9, 1942, the movement became largely spontaneous and leaderless.
D) It did not attract the Muslim masses: True. The Muslim League under Jinnah did not support the movement and most Muslim masses stayed away.
Therefore, statement A (non-violent movement) is the observation that is NOT true.
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