HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Government of India Act 1935
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Wavel Plan
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Cripps Mission
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Simon Commission
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Cripps Mission. The Cripps Mission was sent by the British government to India in March 1942 to obtain Indian cooperation for second world war. The Mission was headed by Stafford Cripps. Lord Privy Seal accompanied him.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gandhi said that Cripps’ offer of Dominion Status after the war was a “post-dated cheque drawn on a failing bank".
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. Mahatma Gandhi said to Cripps Mission “Post-dated check". Cripps Mission was announced on 11 March 1942 by the British Government. On 23 March 1942 Cripps Mission was sent to India under the leadership of Sir Stafford Cripps.
Detailed explanation-4: -Firstly, Mahatma Gandhi was disappointed with the proposals of the Cripps Mission. Mahatma Gandhi termed it as a ‘post-dated cheque’ instead of a tangible effort to meet Indian expectations.
Detailed explanation-5: -The British PM, Viceroy and the Commander-in-chief consistently torpedoed Cripps’ efforts. Gandhi described it as a “post-dated cheque drawn on a crashing bank”. Hence, the talks failed.