UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

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

Correct Answer

The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

Explanation

On 8 August 1942 the All India Congress Committee, meeting at Gowalia Tank in Bombay, adopted the Quit India Resolution. The Congress ministries resigned in 1939, the Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded earlier (August Offer, 1940 and after), and the Cripps proposals were made in March 1942.

Topics: 8 august 1942, history, indian national movement, modern history, quit india resolution