Quit India Movement MCQs

Ans:- (B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Explanation:-

The President of the Indian National Congress when it passed the ‘Quit India’ resolution was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The ‘Quit India’ resolution was passed on August 8, 1942, during the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee.

More important Points:

• The ‘Quit India’ resolution, also known as the August Kranti demanded an end to British rule in India.
• The resolution was drafted by Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the famous “Do or Die” speech to encourage mass civil disobedience.
• At that time, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was serving as the President of the Indian National Congress.
• He served as Congress president for five consecutive years from 1940 to 1945, during which the Quit India movement was launched.

Ans:- (B) Mahatma Gandhi

Ans:- (A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation:- On August 8, 1942, the ‘Quit India’ Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru at the Bombay Session of the Congress which was held in Wardha.

Ans:- (D) Sardar Patel

Explanation:-

• Mahatma Gandhi prepared the draft of the ‘Quit India’ Resolution.
• The resolution was proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and seconded by Sardar Patel during the Bombay session of the
• The Bombay session was held on August 8, 1942, at Gowaliya Tank, Bombay.

Ans:- (B) 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:- 

The ‘Quit India Movement’ was primarily a reaction to:

1. The disappointment of Indians against the Cripps Mission: Statement 1 is correct.
2. The threat of a Japanese attack on India: Statement 2 is also correct. The Japanese force’s advancement in Southeast Asia posed a direct threat to India, creating a sense of urgency for independence.
3. Due to passing the proposal of August 1942 by AICC: Statement 4 is also correct. The AICC’s formal adoption of the Quit India resolution marked the official launch of the movement.

Statement 3 “To provoke countrymen to adopt violent means by Gandhiji’s articles,” is incorrect, as Gandhi consistently advocated for non-violence, although spontaneous violence did occur during the movement.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) 1, 2 and 4.

Ans:- (A) 9th August, 1942

Explanation:-

• The ‘Quit India’ resolution was moved and passed on August 8, 1942.
• The Quit India Movement started on 9th August 1942.
• On August 9, 1942, all the important leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, etc. were arrested and Congress was once again declared illegal.

Ans:- (B) Lord Linlithgow

Explanation:-

• The Viceroy of British India during the Quit India Movement was Lord Linlithgow.
• He served as the Viceroy from 1936 to 1944 and was in office when the INC launched the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
• Some important events during his tenure were—–
• The first general elections conducted (1936-37).
• August Offer of 1940 by the Viceroy.
• Cripps Mission of 1942 to offer dominion status to India.
• Quit India Movement of 1942 occurred during his tenure.

Ans:- (D) Gwaliya Tank

Explanation:-

On August 8, 1942, the All India Congress Working Committee in its meeting at Gowaliya Tank, Bombay passed the historic ‘Quit India’ resolution.

Ans:- (C) Only 3

Explanation:-

On the eve of the launch of the Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi made specific appeals to different sections of society.

1. Government servants:- Do not resign but decline your allegiance to the Congress.
2. Soldiers:-Do not leave the army but do not fire on compatriots.
3. Students:- If confident, leave studies.
4. Peasants:-If zamindars are pro-government, pay mutually agreed rent and if zamindars are pro-government, do not pay rent.
5. Princes:- Support the masses and accept the sovereignty of your people.
6. Princely state’s people:- Support the ruler only if he is anti-government and declare yourselves to be a part of the Indian Nation.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option (C) Only 3.

Ans:- (D) Quit India Movement

Explanation:-

The statement, “We shall either free India or die in the attempt,” is associated with the Quit India Movement. This famous statement was part of Mahatma Gandhi’s speech on August 8, 1942, urging Indians to participate in the mass civil disobedience campaign against British rule. In his speech, Gandhiji said, The mantra is: “Do or Die”. We shall either free India or die in the attempt; we shall not live to see the perpetuation of our slavery.

Ans:- (D) Mahatma Gandhi

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Ans:- (A) 1942

Explanation:-

• Baldeo Sahai was a resident of Lambaline of South Andaman.
• In May 1942 he joined the Indian Independence League in Andaman.
• He was one of the key members of the establishment of Sewa Samiti.
• Baldev Sahai resigned from the post of Advocate General in 1942.

Ans:- (B) Cripps Mision

Explanation:-

• The Quit India Movement was launched in response to the failure of the Cripps Mission.
• The Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stafford Cripps in 1942, was an attempt by the British government to secure Indian support for World War II.
• Cripps proposed Dominion Status after the War but his proposal was rejected by all the political leaders, leading to the launch of the Quit India Movement.

Ans:- (A) It was a non-violent Movement

Explanation:-

Option (A) ” It was a non-violent Movement” is not true.

Here’s why:

• Although the Quit India Movement was intended to be non-violent, it eventually saw significant violence and disruption. After the arrest of major leaders, many protests turned violent. Hence, Option (A) is incorrect.
• It was indeed led by Mahatma Gandhi. Hence, Option (B) is correct.
• The movement was largely spontaneous, as it saw widespread participation across different regions of India. Hence, Option (C) is correct.
• The Muslim League opposed the Quit India Movement, fearing that if the British left India at that time, the minorities would be oppressed by the Hindus.. Hence, Option (D) is correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option  (A) It was a non-violent Movement.

Ans:- (C) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation:- n/a

Ans:- (D) All of the above

Explanation:-

• The Hindu Mahasabha boycotted the Quit India Movement.
• The Communist Party of India did not support the Quit India Movement.
• The Unionist Party of Punjab also did not support the Quit India Movement.
• The Muslim League opposed the Quit India Movement.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option (D) All of the above.

Ans:- (C) Usha Mehta

Explanation:-

During the Quit India Movement, ‘Congress Radio’ was run by Usha Mehta. It was an underground radio service operated secretly to spread the message of the movement and counter British propaganda.

Ans:- (B) Churchill

Explanation:-

The Prime Minister of England during the Quit India Movement was Winston Churchill. He served as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945, during World War II, and again from 1951 to 1955 and thus he was in office when the Quit India Movement was launched in 1942.

Ans:- (D) Quit India Movement

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Ans:- (A) Louis Fischer

Explanation:- n/a

Ans:- (D) 1 and 4

Explanation:- n/a

Ans:- (D) Bankipur Jail

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Ans:- (D) in Agha Khan Palace

Explanation:-

After the resolution of the ‘Quit India Movement’ was passed, Mahatma Gandhi was arrested on August 9, 1942, and detained in the Aga Khan Palace in Pune.

Ans:- (A) Munger

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Ans:- (A) Quit India Movement

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Ans:- (D) Jai Prakash Narayan

Explanation:-

During the Quit India Movement, Jai Prakash Narayan secretly escaped from jail and organized underground activities.

Ans:- (C) Patna

Explanation:- n/a

Ans:- (C) Quit India Movement

Explanation:-

During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activities in the Quit India Movement. She played a significant role in organizing protests after the top Congress leadership was arrested. Some other personalities who were taking up underground activities were Rammanohal Lohia, Jayprakash Narayan, Usha Mehta, Biju Patnaik, Sucheta Kripalani, etc.

Ans:- (A) 1 and 2

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Ans:- (D) 1942

Explanation:-

• The Jatiya Sarkar (National Government) was formed in Tamluk, the Midnapur district of Bengal from December 1942 to September 1944.
• This Jatiya Sarkar undertook cyclone relief work, sanctioned grants to schools, supplied paddy from the rich to the poor, organised Vidyut Vahinis, etc.
• During the Quit India Movement, Parallel governments were established in many places, like Balia, Tamluk, and Satara.

Therefore, the correct answer is (A) 1 and 2.

Ans:- (C) Ballia

Explanation:-

In Ballia, under the leadership of Chittu Pandey and other local leaders, a parallel government was established. He got many congress leaders released.

Ans:- (D) A solution to the Constitutional deadlock

Explanation:-

Ans:- (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation:-

• Assertion (A) is true. Lord Linlithgow did describe the Quit India Movement of 1942 as the most serious rebellion since the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 due to its widespread nature.
• Reason (R) is also true. There was indeed a massive upsurge of the peasantry in various areas during the Quit India Movement.

Although there was a massive upsurge of the peasantry in certain areas, it wasn’t the main reason Lord Linlithgow called the movement the most serious rebellion since the Sepoy Mutiny.  There were widespread strikes, demonstrations, and disruptions affecting all parts of society, not just the peasants.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Ans:-  (A) 1st April, 1951 – 31st March, 1956

Explanation:-

• Assertion (A) is true. The Quit India Movement did succeed in awakening and encouraging the Indian people to demand independence from British rule.
• Reason (R) is also true. The slogan “Do or Die,” coined by Mahatma Gandhi, became a powerful mantra for the movement.

The slogan “Do or Die” played a significant role in inspiring and mobilizing people because the people fully understood the slogan. It captured the spirit of the movement, showing just how intense it was and how determined people were to fight for their freedom.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Ans:- (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

Explanation:-

• Assertion (A) is true. The RSS did not actively participate in the Quit India Movement.
• Reason (R) is false. The RSS’s stance was not primarily based on the belief that the movement would delay independence. Their primary objection to the Quit India Movement was ideological. The RSS believed in a different approach to achieving independence and nation-building.
• Therefore, the correct answer is (C):- (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Ans:- (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation:-

• The Assertion (A) is partially correct. The Quit India Movement was the final mass protest against British rule. It was not the absolute end of the struggle. The movement intensified the demand for independence and led to widespread civil disobedience, but the actual transfer of power happened later.
• The Reason (R) is true. After the Quit India Movement, the British realized the urgency of Indian independence, leading to a series of steps to find a suitable mechanism for the transfer of power. This included the Cabinet Mission, and eventually the Mountbatten Plan which paved the way for India’s independence.
• However, the Reason (R) is not the direct cause of the Assertion (A).

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).