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GS History Modern India
Q.

What were the reasons behind the sudden change in Congress’ posture and launch of Quit India Movement?

1. Failure of Cripps Mission

2. The manner in which British withdrew from South- East Asia

3. Famine conditions in Bengal and the Government’s apathetic attitude to the situation

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

Explanation:
  • Failure of Cripps mission proved that the British Govt was not interested in giving India meaningful self govt.
  • In the wake of Japanese aggression, the British in South-East Asia left the local people at the mercy of Japanese troops and rescued only Englishmen. This behavior worried the Indian public.
  • There were shortage of essential items in Bengal, Orrisa and Assam and British Government was apathetic towards the situation.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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