Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement are correct:

1. It was a leaderless movement, with the reins of the movement in the hands of the masses.
2. It was also characterized by the outbreak of violence though Gandhi had given a call for determined, but passive resistance, 'do or die'.
3. The movement failed in terms of achieving its immediate objective.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Quit India Movement (1942) was marked by the absence of central leadership due to mass arrests, putting masses in control (statement 1). Despite Gandhi’s call for passive resistance, violence erupted in many parts (statement 2). The movement did not achieve its immediate objective of independence due to strong British repression (statement 3). All statements are correct.