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In which year was the 'Quit India Movement' launched by the Indian National Congress?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1930
  2. 1932
  3. 1940
  4. 1942

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1942

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 1942 šŸ“š Explanation: The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, following the failure of the Cripps Mission. At the Bombay session, Gandhi gave the iconic call of "Do or Die" to the Indian people. Although the top leadership was arrested immediately, the movement turned into a spontaneous mass uprising that severely shaken the British administration.