UPSC Prelims 2021·GS1·history·modern history

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

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  1. AThe Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.Correct
  2. BThe Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
  3. CThe Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
  4. 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) adopted the historic 'Quit India Resolution' at its session in Bombay (now Mumbai). This resolution called for an immediate end to British rule in India and the launching of a mass civil disobedience movement. Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous call of 'Do or Die' on this occasion. This event marked a crucial turning point in the Indian freedom struggle. Let's look at why other options are incorrect: B) The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians: This refers to events like the August Offer (1940) or later proposals, not specifically August 8, 1942. C) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces: This occurred in October-November 1939, in protest against India's involvement in World War II without consultation. D) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over: This was part of the Cripps Mission proposals, which occurred in March 1942, before the Quit India Resolution.
history: With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

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