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Who was the Viceroy of India when the Cripps Mission came to India? (A) Lord Linlithgow (B) Lord Wellesley (C) Lord Willingdon (D) Lord Amherst
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British War Cabinet under pressure from the USA and China. Linlithgow, however, remained skeptical of granting real power to Indians and did little to facilitate a compromise between Cripps and the Indian leaders. When the mission failed due to its refusal to grantRead more
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British War Cabinet under pressure from the USA and China. Linlithgow, however, remained skeptical of granting real power to Indians and did little to facilitate a compromise between Cripps and the Indian leaders. When the mission failed due to its refusal to grant immediate cabinet responsibility, Linlithgow responded to the subsequent “Quit India” call with massive repression, arresting the entire Congress leadership. His term is seen as one of the most contentious periods of the British Raj, marked by deadlock and the tragic Bengal Famine of 1943.
See lessHow many times did Gandhiji become the President of the Indian National Congress?
The Belgaum session was unique because Gandhi sought to unify the fractured Congress after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Although he was the undisputed leader of the freedom struggle, he preferred to work behind the scenes or through his "constructive program" rather than holding oRead more
The Belgaum session was unique because Gandhi sought to unify the fractured Congress after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Although he was the undisputed leader of the freedom struggle, he preferred to work behind the scenes or through his “constructive program” rather than holding official party titles. By serving as President for only one year, he signaled that leadership should be rotational and that his authority did not depend on a title. After 1924, he never held the presidency again, though he continued to be the “dictator” (chief strategist) for all major mass movements.
See lessWho gave the slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’?
Bhagat Singh chose this slogan to replace communal or regional war cries, aiming for a secular and socialist revolutionary ideal. It signified a call for a total change in the social, economic and political order, not just the expulsion of the British. The slogan became so infectious that it was adoRead more
Bhagat Singh chose this slogan to replace communal or regional war cries, aiming for a secular and socialist revolutionary ideal. It signified a call for a total change in the social, economic and political order, not just the expulsion of the British. The slogan became so infectious that it was adopted by the Congress and common citizens alike during the later stages of the freedom struggle. Even today, “Inquilab Zindabad” remains the most recognized slogan in Indian political activism, symbolizing the eternal struggle for justice and systemic change.
See lessWhich of the following was not involved in the Quit India Movement?
Ambedkar’s opposition was rooted in his political priority: the rights of the Dalits. He argued that the "Quit India" call ignored the internal social inequalities of Indian society. Other groups that stayed away included the Muslim League (who wanted "Divide and Quit"), the Hindu Mahasabha and theRead more
Ambedkar’s opposition was rooted in his political priority: the rights of the Dalits. He argued that the “Quit India” call ignored the internal social inequalities of Indian society. Other groups that stayed away included the Muslim League (who wanted “Divide and Quit”), the Hindu Mahasabha and the Communist Party of India (after the USSR joined the Allies). While Gandhi, Nehru and Patel were jailed for launching the movement, Ambedkar continued to work within the government to secure labor reforms and prepare the legal groundwork for the future Scheduled Castes’ representation in a free India.
See lessWhat was the most important reason for the failure of the Cripps Mission (1942)?
The British government sent Stafford Cripps to India during World War II to secure Indian cooperation against the Axis powers. However, the proposals lacked any concrete timeline for full independence. The Congress rejected the plan because it allowed princely states to stay out of the Indian Union,Read more
The British government sent Stafford Cripps to India during World War II to secure Indian cooperation against the Axis powers. However, the proposals lacked any concrete timeline for full independence. The Congress rejected the plan because it allowed princely states to stay out of the Indian Union, effectively threatening national unity. Furthermore, the British refused to hand over the Defense portfolio to an Indian minister during the war. This lack of flexibility and the refusal to grant real executive power led to the collapse of negotiations and the subsequent launch of the Quit India Movement.
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