The Quit India Movement

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Quit India Movement, a pivotal event in India's struggle for independence from British rule.
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When was the Quit India Movement launched?

  1. August 8, 1942

  2. August 15, 1942

  3. August 22, 1942

  4. August 29, 1942


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement was officially launched on August 8, 1942, with the passing of the Quit India Resolution by the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement.

What was the main objective of the Quit India Movement?

  1. To demand complete independence from British rule

  2. To seek dominion status within the British Empire

  3. To protest against the war effort

  4. To establish a socialist government in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Quit India Movement was to demand complete independence from British rule and to end British colonial rule in India.

What was the slogan of the Quit India Movement?

  1. 'Do or Die'

  2. 'Quit India'

  3. 'Inquilab Zindabad'

  4. 'Jai Hind'


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The slogan of the Quit India Movement was 'Quit India', which symbolized the demand for the British to leave India and grant independence.

How did the British government respond to the Quit India Movement?

  1. They arrested Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders

  2. They imposed martial law

  3. They banned the Indian National Congress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The British government responded to the Quit India Movement with a heavy-handed approach. They arrested Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders, imposed martial law, and banned the Indian National Congress.

What was the impact of the Quit India Movement on the Indian independence movement?

  1. It led to the immediate independence of India

  2. It weakened the British resolve to hold on to India

  3. It radicalized the Indian masses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement had a significant impact on the Indian independence movement. It weakened the British resolve to hold on to India, radicalized the Indian masses, and ultimately contributed to India's independence in 1947.

Which leader of the Quit India Movement was known as the 'Lion of Gujarat'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a key role in the Quit India Movement, was popularly known as the 'Lion of Gujarat' for his courage and determination.

What was the name of the underground radio station that operated during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Radio Free India

  2. Voice of India

  3. India Today

  4. All India Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radio Free India was an underground radio station that operated during the Quit India Movement, broadcasting messages of support for the movement and news of the struggle for independence.

Which city was the epicenter of the Quit India Movement?

  1. Bombay

  2. Calcutta

  3. Madras

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bombay (now Mumbai) was the epicenter of the Quit India Movement, where the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) passed the Quit India Resolution and launched the movement.

What was the name of the British Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Lord Linlithgow

  2. Lord Wavell

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. Lord Irwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Linlithgow was the British Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement.

Which Indian leader escaped from house arrest during the Quit India Movement and went to Japan to seek support for the independence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose escaped from house arrest during the Quit India Movement and went to Japan to seek support for the Indian independence movement.

What was the name of the Indian National Army (INA) formed by Subhash Chandra Bose during World War II?

  1. Azad Hind Fauj

  2. Indian Liberation Army

  3. Free India Army

  4. Indian National Army


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Army (INA) was formed by Subhash Chandra Bose during World War II to fight against the British colonial rule in India.

Which city was the site of the famous 'Do or Die' speech by Mahatma Gandhi during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Bombay

  2. Calcutta

  3. Madras

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi delivered his famous 'Do or Die' speech in Bombay (now Mumbai) on August 8, 1942, urging Indians to participate in the Quit India Movement.

What was the name of the British plan to grant dominion status to India after the war?

  1. The Cripps Mission

  2. The Cabinet Mission

  3. The Simla Conference

  4. The Round Table Conference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cripps Mission was a British plan to grant dominion status to India after the war, but it was rejected by the Indian National Congress.

Which Indian leader was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' for his role in the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, who played a significant role in the Quit India Movement, was popularly known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' for his nonviolent resistance and dedication to the cause of Indian independence.

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