Q. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:
1. Linlithgow August Offer
2. Cripps Mission arrival in India
3. Ramgarh Congress Session
4. Resignation letters of Congress Ministers
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 3, 1, 4, 2
b) 4, 3, 1, 2
c) 1, 3, 4, 2
d) 4, 2, 3, 1
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: b) 4, 3, 1, 2
Explanation:
1. Linlithgow August Offer: The August Offer was announced by Lord Linlithgow, the Viceroy of India, on August 8, 1940. It was a proposal to secure Indian cooperation during World War II by promising dominion status after the war.
2. Cripps Mission arrival in India: The Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stafford Cripps, arrived in India in March 1942. It was an attempt by the British government to gain Indian support for the war effort by offering a post-war dominion status and a constituent assembly.
3. Ramgarh Congress Session: The Ramgarh Session of the Indian National Congress was held in March 1940. This session was significant as it reiterated the demand for complete independence and rejected any compromise with British rule.
4. Resignation letters of Congress Ministers: Congress Ministers resigned from their positions in October-November 1939. This was in protest against the British decision to involve India in World War II without consulting Indian leaders.
Correct Answer: b) 4, 3, 1, 2
