Correct Answer:
(A) 9th August, 1942
The historic session of the All India Congress Committee began on the 7th August, 1942 and was concluded 8th August, 1942 at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Mumbai. Quit India movement began on 9th August, 1942. The Committee asserted India’s right to freedom and decided to start a mass struggle with non-violent means on the widest possible scale. Addressing the conference, Gandhiji gave the call “Do or Die,” either to get India free or to die in this attempt. But before the Movement could be launched Gandhiji and all other leaders of the Congress were imprisoned under Operation Zero Hour. Gandhiji and Sarojini Naidu were kept in Agha Khan Palace at Poona (now Pune). The Movement of 1942 mostly affected the State of Mumbai, Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Madras. Though the whole country participated in this Movement.
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements- On the eve of launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi:
Asked Government servants to resign.
Asked the soldiers to leave their posts.
Asked the Princess of the Princely states to accept the sovereignty of their people.
Which of the statements is/are correct-
Correct Answer:
(C) 3 only
On the eve of commencing Quit India Movement, 1942 Mahatma Gandhi had given the following statements1- Government employees should not leave their work but should declare their allegiance for Congress. 2- Soldiers should refuse to fire on their countrymen. 3- Students should leave their study only if they stay firm on their decision until freedom is achieved. 4- The Princess of the Princely States should accept the Sovereignty of their people and people living in their States should declare them as a part of the Indian Nation and accept the leadership of the king only when they take their future linked with the public. Thus, only 3rd statement is correct.
Ques: 3
The statement, “We shall either free India or die in the attempt” is associated with :
Correct Answer:
(D) Quit India Movement
The statement is associated with ‘Quit India Movement.’ On August 8, 1942 resolution for Quit India Movement was passed with certain Amendments. The statement of Gandhiji, “I am not going to be satisfied with anything short of Complete Freedom. May be, the British Government will propose the abolition of salt tax, the drink evil, etc. But I will say, “nothing less than freedom.” Here is a mantra that I give you. You may imprint it on your hearts and let every breath of yours give expression to it. The mantra is: ‘Do or Die.’ We shall either free India or die in the attempt” is particularly important.
Ques: 4
On 6th July, 1942, at the Working Committee of the Congress, Mahatma Gandhi discussed for the first time his ‘Quit India Policy’. The President of the Committee was :
Correct Answer:
(B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
In July, 1942, the meeting of Congress Working Committee was held at Wardha in which Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Sarojini Naidu, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sitaramaiyya, G.V. Pant, Praful Chandra Ghosh, Saiyyad Mehmood, Asaf Ali, J.B. Kriplani, Mahatma Gandhi etc. had taken part and passed a resolution named ‘Quit India Movement’, was chaired by the then Congress President Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
Ques: 5
Where did the Congress Working Committee meet to pass the “Quit India Resolution” of 14th July, 1942?
Correct Answer:
(B) Wardha
The meeting of Congress Working Committee was held at Wardha on 14th July, 1942 and passed the Quit India resolution.
Ques: 6
The Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army during Quit India Movement was :
Correct Answer:
(A) Lord Wavell
The Commander in Chief of the Indian Army during the Quit India Movement was Lord Wavell. Later he also served as Viceroy and Governor-General of India from 1943-1947.
Ques: 7
Quit India Movement was launched in response to :
Correct Answer:
(B) Cripps Proposals
The failure of Cripss Mission (1942) led to Quit India Movement.
Ques: 8
Quit India Movement was led by :
Correct Answer:
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
In August, 1942 Mahatma Gandhi launched the ‘Quit India’ Movement. The next day, Gandhi, Nehru and many other leaders of the Indian National Congress were arrested by the British Government. However, in the given options, (c) is most appropriate option.
Ques: 9
Which of the following parties did not support ‘Quit India Movement ?’
Correct Answer:
(D) All of the above
The Hindu Mahasabha, Communist Party of India, Unionist Party of Punjab and Muslim League did not support ‘Quit India Movement.’
Ques: 10
The draft of the “Quit India” resolution was prepared by:
Correct Answer:
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi drafted a resolution in April of 1942 with the help of Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad calling upon the British to Quit India.
Ques: 11
Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when it passed the ‘Quit India’ resolution?
Correct Answer:
(B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the President of Indian National Congress when ‘Quit India Resolution’ was passed. He became the President of Congress in the session of Ramgarh in 1940 and no session of Congress held during 1941-1945.
Ques: 12
‘Quit India Movement’ was reaction of-
The disappointment of Indians against Cripps Mission.
The threat of Japanese attack on India.
To provoke countrymen to adopt violent means by Gandhiji’s articles.
Due to passing the proposal of August, 1942 by AICC.
Choose the answer using the given options-
Correct Answer:
(B) 1,2 and 4
After the failure of Cripps Mission in March, 1942, it seemed clear that the British Government wanted to continue the partnership with India in Second World War without their consent but was not ready for any sacred agreement. Gandhiji declared in his ‘Do or Die’ speech ‘ that “I do not want to make the instrument either of Russia’s defeat or of China’s.” But it seemed by spring 1942 that the struggle was inevitable. Thus, Congress passed Quit India Resolution in 1942. Gandhiji had never provoked to adopted violent means in his articles. Thus, statement 3 is not correct while the other statements are correct about ‘Quit India Movement.’
Ques: 13
Who among the following ran ‘Congress Radio’ during the ‘Quit-India’ movement:
Correct Answer:
(C) Usha Mehta
During Quit India Movement, Congress Radio was secretly being broadcasted from different parts of India which could be heard up to Madras. Ram Manohar Lohia was regularly broadcasted on the radio. Usha Mehta was a valued member of the small group of Congress who managed underground congress radio.
Ques: 14
All India Azad Dasta at Bakri Ka Tapu was organised during the Quit India Movement by:
Correct Answer:
(D) Jayprakash Narayan
All India Azad Dasta, was formed by Jayprakash Narayan in the Terai region of Nepal in Bakri Ka Tapu to fight a Guerrilla war against British.
Ques: 15
The Prime Minister of England during Quit India Movement was
Correct Answer:
(B) Churchill
Winston Spencer Churchill (1942-1945) was the Prime Minister of England during the Quit India Movement.
Ques: 16
The American publicist who was with Mahatma Gandhi during his ‘Quit India’ movement was:
Correct Answer:
(A) Louis Fischer
The American journalist Louis Fischer was with Gandhiji at the time of Quit India Movement. Louis Fischer with American intellectuals Pearl Buck, Adgersnow, M.L. Surmen and Norman Thomas demanded India’s freedom.
Ques: 17
Which area was affected widest with the communal riots due to ‘Quit India’ Movement?
(i) Bihar (ii) Bengal
(iii) Gujrat (iv) United Province
Select your answer of the following code –
Correct Answer:
(D) i and iv
Riots generated due to Quit India Movement mostly spread in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (United Provinces). The atmosphere of revolt was generated here. Azamgarh, Ballia and Gorakhpur in Eastern U.P and Gaya, Bhagalpur, Saran, Poorniya, Shahabad, Muzzafarpur and Champaran in Bihar were the centre of the riots.