QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT

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1. Q: When was the Quit India Movement launched?

   A: The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942.

2. Q: Who was the primary leader behind the Quit India Movement?

   A: Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of the Quit India Movement.

3. Q: What was the main goal of the Quit India Movement?

   A: The main goal was to demand an immediate end to British colonial rule in India.

4. Q: What slogan was associated with the Quit India Movement?

   A: "Quit India" and "Do or Die" were the famous slogans of the movement.

5. Q: Which political party or organization supported the Quit India Movement?

   A: The Indian National Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, supported the movement.

6. Q: What incident triggered the launch of the Quit India Movement?

   A: The failure of the Cripps Mission and the worsening economic conditions in India triggered the movement.

7. Q: What was the response of the British government to the Quit India Movement?

   A: The British government responded by arresting prominent leaders and clamping down on the movement.

8. Q: Who was appointed as the Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement?

   A: Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India during the movement.

9. Q: Which prominent leaders were arrested by the British during the Quit India Movement?

   A: Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, and many other leaders were arrested.

10. Q: Which provinces in India witnessed widespread protests and demonstrations during the Quit India Movement?

    A: Provinces like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat saw significant protests.

11. Q: What role did the Indian National Army (INA) play during the Quit India Movement?

    A: The INA, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, aligned with the Japanese and supported the movement.

12. Q: What was the effect of the Quit India Movement on the Second World War?

    A: The movement exerted pressure on the British government and played a role in hastening the end of the war.

13. Q: Which famous leader gave the "Quit India" speech at Gowalia Tank in Mumbai?

    A: Mahatma Gandhi delivered the historic "Quit India" speech at Gowalia Tank.

14. Q: What was the nature of the protests and demonstrations during the Quit India Movement?

    A: The movement saw widespread civil disobedience, strikes, and nonviolent protests.

15. Q: Who took charge of the Indian National Congress in Gandhi's absence during his imprisonment?

    A: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the Congress president during Gandhi's imprisonment.

16. Q: What was the outcome of the Quit India Movement in terms of India's independence?

    A: Although the movement faced suppression, it marked a significant step toward India's eventual independence in 1947.

17. Q: When did the British government finally agree to consider India's independence?

    A: The British government announced its intention to consider India's independence after the end of World War II in the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.

18. Q: Which leader played a crucial role in bringing about the end of the Quit India Movement?

    A: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a role in persuading protesters to withdraw from the movement.

19. Q: How long did the Quit India Movement last?

    A: The Quit India Movement continued for about two years, from 1942 to 1944.

20. Q: What did the Quit India Movement signify in the history of India's struggle for independence?

    A: The Quit India Movement was a major turning point in the Indian independence movement and demonstrated the resolve of Indians to achieve freedom from British rule.