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Who was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement started in 1942?

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

Answer options

  1. Linlithgow
  2. Willington
  3. Wavell
  4. Minto

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Linlithgow

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Linlithgow šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement began in August 1942. He held the office for the longest tenure of any Viceroy, from 1936 to 1943. He was responsible for the swift and mass arrest of major Congress leaders after the movement was announced. His administration took a very tough stance against the nationalist struggle during World War II.