Question

Explain the spread of the Quite India Movement.

Answer 1

Spread of the movement:
(i) Quit India resolution: Quit India Resolution was passed on 8th August, 1942. ‘Do or Die’ was the slogan of the movement.
(ii) Arrest of the leaders: In the early morning of 9th August, 1942 all the prominent leaders of the Congress including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Abdul Kalam Azad were arrested and the Congress was banned.
(iii) People’s reaction: The arrests of the leaders worked as a spark. There were hartals and demonstrations all over the country. The government had to face a revolt which was unarmed but most violent in character. Government property was attacked by the people. Communication and transportation systems were totally disrupted. The students took a leading role in the movement. Colleges, universities and schools were closed. The movement was very intense in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Bengal.