HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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Question
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The Council Act of 1909
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Montford Reforms
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August Offer
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The Government of India Act of 1935
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Detailed explanation-1: -The August Offer was an offer made by Viceroy Linlithgow in 1940 promising the expansion of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India to include more Indians, the establishment of an advisory war council, giving full weight to minority opinion, and the recognition of Indians’ right to frame their own constitution.
Detailed explanation-2: -a) The august offer was announced on 8 August 1940. This offer was made by Viceroy Linlithgow in 1940. This proposal was made early in the Battle of Britain. b) It was promised for India after the Second World War that all the parties and communities in India would cooperate in Britain’s efforts.
Detailed explanation-3: -The August Offer was dismissed by the Congress Government on 21 August 1940 in a meeting at Wardha. It was rejected on the fact that the Britishers were not guaranteeing their complete sovereignty and just the Dominion Status for the country.