With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is corre

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With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Correct Answer: A — The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.Step-by-step Solution:On 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) met at Gowalia Tank (August Kranti Maidan), Bombay, and adopted the 'Quit India' resolution. This resolution authorised Mahatma Gandhi to launch a non-violent mass movement for immediate British withdrawal. The movement began on 9 August 1942 with the arrest of major leaders. ✓Other options refer to earlier events: Churchill's expansion of Viceroy's Executive Council (1942 but not on 8th August), Congress ministries resignation (1939 after WW2 declaration), and Cripps Mission (March 1942).Why other options are incorrect:Option B: Expansion of Viceroy's Executive Council happened later in 1942 as part of war effort, but not on 8 August.Option C: Congress ministries resigned in September-October 1939, not in 1942.Option D: Cripps Mission proposals were made in March 1942, several months before 8 August.Key Concept: The Quit India Movement (August Revolution) was a mass civil disobedience movement. Gandhi gave the slogan "Do or Die". The movement was suppressed violently, but it accelerated the British decision to leave India. Leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the flag at Gowalia Tank on 9 August.

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