Q. Which of the following terms were not the terms of ‘August Offer – 1940’?
(1) A Nominated Indian Body would be formed after the War to frame the Constitution.
(2) Dominion Status was not the objective of India.
(3) More Indians representation in Viceroy’s Executive Council.
(4) An Advisory War Council was to be established.
a) 2 and 3
b) 3 and 4
c) 1 and 2
d) 1 and 4
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The correct answer is: c) 1 and 2
Explanation:
– A representative body to frame the Constitution was indeed promised, but it was not specifically described as a “nominated” body.
– Dominion Status was indeed mentioned as an objective, so the statement that it was not the objective is incorrect.
– More Indian representation in the Viceroy’s Executive Council was promised.
– An Advisory War Council with Indian participation was also promised.
Therefore, the terms that were not part of the August Offer are:
– Dominion Status was not the objective of India (this is incorrect as Dominion Status was indeed mentioned as an objective).
– A Nominated Indian Body would be formed after the War to frame the Constitution (the term “nominated” is not accurate).
Thus, the correct answer is: c) 1 and 2
