WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who considered the proposals of the Cripps’ Mission as a ‘post-dated cheque’?

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

Answer options

  1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. Mahatma Gandhi
  4. B. R. Ambedkar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi 📚 Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi described the Cripps Mission (1942) proposals as a "post-dated cheque on a crashing bank." He rejected the offer because it only promised 'Dominion Status' after World War II ended. The failure of this mission led directly to the launch of the Quit India Movement.