UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 100
With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.)
Explanation: On 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee adopted the Quit India resolution at the Bombay session, leading to mass civil disobedience.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-the AICC adopted the Quit India resolution on 8 August 1942.
B. Incorrect-Expansion of the Viceroy’s Executive Council occurred in other constitutional phases, not this event.
C. Incorrect-Congress provincial ministries resigned in 1939 over entry into World War II.
D. Incorrect-The Cripps Mission proposals preceded Quit India and were presented in March 1942.