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Quite India Movement started on which date?

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

Answer options

  1. 9th August, 1942
  2. 10th August, 1942
  3. 15th August, 1942
  4. 16th August, 1942

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 9th August, 1942

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 9th August, 1942 šŸ“š Explanation: The Quit India Movement officially began across the nation on August 9, 1942. This followed the formal passage of the historic 'Quit India' resolution at the Bombay session of the Congress on the evening of August 8. In the early hours of August 9, the British administration launched 'Operation Zero Hour' to arrest all top leaders, including Gandhi. Despite this, the common people swarmed the streets to continue the struggle.