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

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

(a)

The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

(b)

The Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.

(c)

The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.

(d)

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

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

On 8th August, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi gave the clarion call to end the British rule and launched the Quit India Movement at the session of the All-India Congress Committee in Mumbai. Gandhiji gave the call “Do or Die” in his speech delivered at the Gowalia Tank Maidan, now popularly known as August Kranti Maidan. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.