UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · Question 43

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

Explanation

The AICC adopted the Quit India Resolution at Gowalia Tank, Bombay on 8 August 1942.