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Which British Viceroy issued the 'August Offer' in 1940 to secure Indian cooperation during World War II?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Wavell
  2. Lord Linlithgow
  3. Lord Reading
  4. Lord Willingdon

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Linlithgow

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lord Linlithgow šŸ“š Explanation: The August Offer proposed the establishment of a representative constitution-making body and the expansion of the Viceroy's executive council. However, it was rejected by the Congress because it did not promise immediate independence and only offered "Dominion Status" at an unspecified future date. This rejection eventually led to the launch of the Individual Satyagraha by Mahatma Gandhi.