Question

When did Cripps Mission come to India?

• A. 1940
• B. 1941
• C. 1942
• D. 1943

Hint:

Cripps Mission = 1942. Its failure directly led to the launch of the Quit India Movement in the same year.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Context.
During World War II, Britain needed Indian support in the war effort. To secure cooperation, the British government sent Sir Stafford Cripps to India in 1942 with constitutional proposals.
Step 2: Proposals.
The Cripps Mission proposed:
- India would be granted dominion status after the war.
- Provinces could choose to remain outside the Indian Union.
- Indians would be included in the Viceroy’s Executive Council.
Step 3: Failure of the mission.
The Indian National Congress rejected the proposals as they did not grant immediate independence. The Muslim League also opposed them because they wanted a separate state (Pakistan). Thus, the mission failed.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The Cripps Mission came to India in 1942.
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