SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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.