Question

Which of the following events led to the launch of the Quit India Movement?

• A. Beginning of World War II.
• B. Rejection of the August Offer.
• C. Resignation of Congress ministers.
• D. Failure of the Cripps Mission.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Failure of the Cripps Mission.

Amid World War II, the British offered the Cripps mission through Cabinet minister, Sir Stafford Cripps on 22nd March 1942. But both the Congress and the Muslim League rejected the proposal. After this failure of the mission, Indians launched the Quit India Movement.