Question

Examine the political back ground of the Quit India Resolution.

Answer 1

1. The political background of the Quit India Resolution was marked by rising Indian frustration with British rule.
2. The immediate cause was the failure of the Cripps Mission, which denied immediate independence.
3. India’s forced involvement in World War II without consultation angered leaders.
4. Economic hardship, inflation, and repression added to public discontent.
5. After this, the Congress demanded full independence, and Gandhiji launched the Quit India Movement on 8^th August, 1942 with the call of “Do or Die,” signalling widespread resistance.