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

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

Answer: (a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

Notes:
  • The Congress Working Committee meeting at Wardha (14 July 1942) adopted a resolution demanding complete independence from the British government. The draft proposed massive civil disobedience if the British did not accede to the demands.
  • On 8th August 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) passed the Quit India Resolution at Bombay (now Mumbai), which marked the beginning of the Quit India Movement.
    • This was a call for an immediate end to British rule in India and a mass struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing non-violent resistance.
    • The slogan “Quit India” was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist.
  • On 8 August 1940, the Viceroy Lord Linlithgow made a proposal called the August Offer which expanded the Executive Council to include more Indians.
  • Congress ministries resigned in 1939, in opposition to the British decision to unilaterally announce India’s participation in Second World War.
  • Cripps offer came in march 1942, which promised full dominion status for India after the Second World War.