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Question
The Quit India Resolution in 1942 was one of the final calls given by Gandhi for the British to leave India. Moving towards Independence, Lord Mountbatten’s Plan was significant. In this context, answer the following:
Give any three effects of the Quit India Movement launched by Gandhi in 1942 that was significant to the last phase of the National Movement of India.
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Solution
Three effects of the Quit India Movement launched by Gandhi in 1942 which were significant to the last phase of the National Movement of India:
(i) Although the Movement was short-lived, the people developed greater ability to struggle and sacrifice.
(ii) It became evident that the British no longer would be able to rule India.
(iii) The Movement signified the mass uprising of the people. People from every state, class, caste, sex and creed participated in the Movement.
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