Quit India Movement

Description: This quiz covers 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 launched on August 8, 1942, with the adoption of the 'Quit India' resolution at the All-India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay.

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 at the time of the Quit India Movement.

What was the main objective of the Quit India Movement?

  1. To demand complete independence from British rule

  2. To protest against the British government's war policies

  3. To secure the release of political prisoners

  4. To promote communal harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Quit India Movement was to demand complete independence from British rule.

Which resolution was passed at the All-India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay on August 8, 1942?

  1. The Quit India Resolution

  2. The Lahore Resolution

  3. The Poona Pact

  4. The Lucknow Pact


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quit India Resolution was passed at the All-India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay on August 8, 1942.

What was the British government's response to the Quit India Movement?

  1. They arrested Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders

  2. They banned the Indian National Congress

  3. They imposed martial law in several parts of the country

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The British government responded to the Quit India Movement by arresting Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders, banning the Indian National Congress, and imposing martial law in several parts of the country.

How did the Indian people react to the British government's repression?

  1. They launched a widespread civil disobedience movement

  2. They organized mass protests and demonstrations

  3. They went on strike

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian people reacted to the British government's repression by launching a widespread civil disobedience movement, organizing mass protests and demonstrations, and going on strike.

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

  1. It strengthened the resolve of the Indian people to fight for independence

  2. It led to the formation of the Indian National Army

  3. It helped to create international support for India's independence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement strengthened the resolve of the Indian people to fight for independence, led to the formation of the Indian National Army, and helped to create international support for India's independence.

When did the Quit India Movement end?

  1. August 15, 1942

  2. August 15, 1945

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. August 15, 1949


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement ended on August 15, 1945, when the British government announced its decision to release Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders.

What was the significance of the Quit India Movement in the context of India's struggle for independence?

  1. It marked a turning point in the Indian independence movement

  2. It led to the formation of the Indian National Army

  3. It helped to create international support for India's independence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement marked a turning point in the Indian independence movement, led to the formation of the Indian National Army, and helped to create international support for India's independence.

Which of the following leaders was NOT arrested during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

C. Rajagopalachari was not arrested during the Quit India Movement.

Which province was the epicenter of the Quit India Movement?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra was the epicenter of the Quit India Movement.

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

  1. The Voice of Freedom

  2. The Voice of India

  3. The Voice of Independence

  4. The Voice of Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name of the underground radio station that operated during the Quit India Movement was 'The Voice of Freedom'.

Which of the following events occurred during the Quit India Movement?

  1. The Battle of Imphal

  2. The Battle of Kohima

  3. The Battle of Stalingrad

  4. The Battle of El Alamein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Imphal occurred during the Quit India Movement.

Which of the following leaders played a key role in organizing the Quit India Movement?

  1. Jayaprakash Narayan

  2. Aruna Asaf Ali

  3. Usha Mehta

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayaprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, and Usha Mehta all played a key role in organizing the Quit India Movement.

What was the impact of the Quit India Movement on the Indian economy?

  1. It led to a decline in industrial production

  2. It led to a rise in unemployment

  3. It led to a decrease in agricultural output

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement led to a decline in industrial production, a rise in unemployment, and a decrease in agricultural output.

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