With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
A
The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
B
The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
C
The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
D
Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement (A) is correct. On 8th August, 1942, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) met in Bombay (now Mumbai) at the Gowalia Tank Maidan and ratified the Quit India Resolution, which demanded an immediate end to British rule in India.
2. Statement (B) is incorrect. The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians in July 1941, not on this specific date.
3. Statement (C) is incorrect. The Congress ministries resigned in October-November 1939 in protest against India being declared a belligerent in the Second World War without consulting Indian leaders.
4. Statement (D) is incorrect. Sir Stafford Cripps made his proposals, including the offer of Dominion Status after the war, during the Cripps Mission in March 1942.