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प्रश्न
In what way did the outcome of the Second World War help India’s demand for self-government?
How did the outcome of the Second World War help India’s demand for self-government?
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उत्तर १
The Second World War shattered the British power, the USA and Russia emerged as world powers. Both these nations supported India’s demand for self-government.
उत्तर २
The outcome of the Second World War helped India’s demand for self-government in the following ways:
- The war shifted the balance of power in the world. The United States and the Soviet Union became the two major powers, and both supported India’s demand for independence.
- Although Britain was on the winning side, its economic and military power was weakened, and it would take many years for Britain to recover.
- There was a change in government in Britain. The Conservative Party was replaced by the Labour Party, and many of its members supported India’s demands for freedom.
- British soldiers were tired from the war. After fighting for six years, they didn’t want to spend more time in India suppressing the Indian struggle for freedom.
संबंधित प्रश्न
The Congress Working Committee passed the famous ‘Quit India Resolution’ at Wardha in July 1942. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
- What were the reasons behind the passing of this resolution?
- What was the British Government's reaction to the Quit India Movement?
- What was the impact and significance of this movement?
Who was selected as the first satyagrahi during the Individual Satyagraha of 1940?
Why was Sir Stafford Cripps sent to India in 1842?
What were the circumstances during the Second World War which forced the National leaders to launch the Quit India Movement?
Who was Stafford Cripps?
What were the repressive policies adopted by the Government to suppress the Quit India Movement?
In what way was the Quit India Movement different from earlier movements?
State any three salient proposals of the August offer.
Which resolution was passed on 8th August, 1942 leading to a mass struggle on non-violent lines? State any two reasons behind the launching of this movement.
Mention any two causes of the Quit India Movement.
