Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement:- It began due to the failure of the Cripps Mission to resolve the constitutional crisis.
- The movement witnessed widespread violence by the masses.
- The movement, though short-lived, revealed the deep nationalistic sentiment in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Quit India Movement started after the Cripps Mission failed to secure Indian cooperation for World War II (Statement 1). Masses resorted to violence as leaders were arrested (Statement 2). Despite its brief duration, the movement exhibited widespread nationalist fervor across the country, even in previously unaffected areas (Statement 3). Thus, all statements are correct.