Sample questions
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CSE2021
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.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE2013
Quit India Movement was launched in response to
- A Cabinet Mission Plan
- B Cripps Proposals ✓
- C Simon Commission Report
- D Wavell Plan
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE2011
Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
- A It was a non-violent movement
- B It was led by Mahatma Gandhi ✓
- C It was a spontaneous movement
- D It did not attract the labour class in general
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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