Q. The Quit India campaign was launched by the National Congress after the failure of the
(a) Cripps Mission
(b) Simla Conference held at the instance of the Governor General, Lord Wavell
(c) Cabinet Mission
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a) Cripps Mission
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Cripps Mission.
The Quit India campaign was launched by the Indian National Congress after the failure of the Cripps Mission. The Cripps Mission was a proposal put forward by the British government in 1942, led by Sir Stafford Cripps, to address the political demands of the Indian National Congress during World War II.
The Cripps Mission aimed to offer certain political concessions to India, including the possibility of attaining Dominion status and the right to self-determination. However, the proposals made by the mission fell short of the Indian National Congress’ expectations, as they did not provide for an immediate transfer of power or a clear path to independence.
As a result, the Indian National Congress rejected the Cripps Mission’s proposals, and in response, launched the Quit India campaign on August 8, 1942. The campaign called for a complete and immediate end to British rule in India and sought to mobilize mass civil disobedience against the British government.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
