GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Quit India Movement, also known as the Bharat Chhodo Andolan, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -About: On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the ‘Quit India’ movement. The next day, Gandhi, Nehru and many other leaders of the Indian National Congress were arrested by the British Government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of Quit India Movement The immediate cause of the Quit India movement was the collapse of Cripps Mission. The INC did not grant unconditional support to the Britishers during World War II as was assumed by the Britishers. The feeling of nationalism and self-rule had gained popularity among the Indian masses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lord Linlithgow (1936 – 1944) was the viceroy of India during Quit India Movement in 1942.