With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
On 8th August 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) passed the historic Quit India Resolution at Bombay, launching the Quit India Movement under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership. This marked a decisive phase in India's freedom struggle, demanding immediate British withdrawal from India.
✅ Option 1 – Correct: The Quit India Resolution was indeed adopted by the AICC on 8th August 1942 at Bombay (now Mumbai).
❌ Option 2 – Incorrect: The expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council was part of the August Offer of 1940, not related to 8th August 1942.
❌ Option 3 – Incorrect: Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces in October-November 1939 following the outbreak of World War II, not in 1942.
❌ Option 4 – Incorrect: Cripps Mission proposing Dominion Status occurred in March 1942, not on 8th August 1942.
📝 Short Notes: Quit India Movement (1942)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 8th August 1942 (Resolution adopted) |
| Place | Bombay (Gowalia Tank Maidan) |
| Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Slogan | "Do or Die" (Karenge ya Marenge) |
| Key Demand | Immediate end to British rule in India |
| Government Response | Immediate arrest of top Congress leaders on 9th August 1942 |
| Character | Spontaneous mass movement with widespread violence and sabotage |
| Parallel Governments | Established in Ballia (UP), Satara (Maharashtra), Midnapore (Bengal) |
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