Quit India movement was started in ______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answear is option D i.e 1942.
- Quit India movement-On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay,under the leadership of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the 'Quit India' movement, also known as Bharat chodho Andolan.
- Launched with an aim to to force the British to leave India.
- The immediate cause for the movement was the collapse of Cripps Mission.
- 'Do or Die 'slogan was given by Gandhi during this movement.
In the Quit India Resolution it is stated that-
- An immediate end to British rule over India.
- Declaration of the commitment of free India to defend itself against all kinds of imperialism and fascism.
- Formation of a provisional government of India after British withdrawal.
- Sanctioning a civil disobedience movement against British rule.